Kappa Search is a technical recruiting firm that specializes in engineering, manufacturing and supply china recruitment and placement. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer with capital equipment experience. Responsibilities and requirements as follows:

Job Description:

• Purchasing of finished goods, raw materials, and subcontracted machining services

• Maintenance of existing vendor relationships and identification of potential new vendors

• Solicitation of quotations and vendor negotiations for new products

• Analysis and maintenance of appropriate inventory levels to assure customer satisfaction

• Creation and maintenance of purchase orders and vendor information

• Creation and implementation of cost reduction initiatives

• Product cost and margin analyses

• Manage special projects as required

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• A minimum 3-5 years in a purchasing or materials management function in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior work experience in automated machinery, machine tools or packaging machinery is desirable.
• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.
• Experience or knowledge of machining operations is a plus.

Successful candidates will be detail oriented, have excellent problem solving skills, and be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.