Senior Buyer

Position Summary:

 

DataDirect Networks, Inc has an immediate need for a Senior Buyer to support the Manufacturing/Engineering/Materials Department in the placing, follow-up, expediting of Purchase Orders as well as the administrative duties assigned by the Materials Department management.  

 

Profile:

 

DataDirect Networks is the world's leading provider of networked storage and cluster solutions for High Performance Computing and Rich Media.

DataDirect's award winning S2A storage network controllers, based on the unique Silicon Storage Appliance technology, enable the creation of high performance Storage Area Networks and supercomputing clusters, bringing unparalleled performance, cost effective scalability and simplified management to HPC and Rich Media customers.

 

For more information about DataDirect Networks, visit our website at www.datadirectnet.com.

 

Position Functions:

As a member of the Operations Team in Chatsworth, CA, the Senior Buyer will have the following responsibilities and experience:

Responsibilities:At the direction of the Materials/Purchasing Departments the Senior Buyer will place purchase orders for electronic/mechanical components, MRO supplies, product samples, facility equipment including capital items, etc. from approved purchase requisitions.As directed by Materials/Purchasing management follow-up, expedite and status all open purchase orders.Assist the Materials/Purchasing Department in the processing of returns, rejections, and Receiving/Vendor discrepancies.Responsible for the administrative duties associated with but not limited to faxing, filing, copying, organizing meetings, generating/updating spreadsheets, etc.Coordinate the soliciting, tracking, receiving, and distributing of vendor quotes for the Purchasing Department.Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Receiving, and Accounts Payable to resolve any invoice discrepancies. Contact suppliers on a regular basis to maintain and as required update the Vendor Master File in DDN’s database (Macola), including the Purchasing hard copy records.Per the Material Management Department direction, interface with Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Quality, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, etc. to ensure that verbal/written communication is cohesive across all organizational lines.

 

 

 

 

 

Skills required:Must possess excellent written/verbal communication skills.Ability to solve problems, make logical decisions and multi-taskAbility to read, analyze, and interpret utilization reports Expert knowledge of ERP Systems (preferably Macola), MS Word, MS Office, Excel, and Outlook.Must be able to prioritize workload, multi-task and take direction from multiple sources, while maintaining an excellent level of service. 

 

 

Experience and educational requirements:Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, material/production control, scheduling, supply chain management, and working with an integrated ERP system, preferably Macola. 4-year degree or equivalent experience required.

 

 

Benefit and Contact info:

DataDirect Networks, Inc. provides a full line of benefits to employees including Health, Dental, Vision, elective Section 125 benefits, 401(k) plan, Personal Time Off and Stock Options.  EEO/AA M/F/V/D

Email:  resumes@datadirectnet.com