Buyer II

Company: ACR Electronics Inc
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Buyer II

ACR Electronics, Inc. is the leading development center for emergency beacons that are designed with one purpose: to save lives. Through our combined technology expertise in the marine, aviation, outdoor and military markets, we design and manufacture cutting-edge rescue beacons and survival gear for boaters, pilots, hunters, hikers, climbers, cyclists, and combat troops, not to mention many of the leading boat builders and aircraft manufacturers in the industry.

Since 1956, ACR s wide range of survival products has been the choice of NASA, the U.S. Military, the U.S. Coast Guard, and everyday explorers and adventurers across the globe. With everything from emergency locator transmitters and rescue beacons to the special flashlights used on Apollo 13 after their onboard explosion, ACR builds products that are made to perform during expeditions of all sizes.

ACR is an Equal Opportunity/Vet/Disability Employer

Job Summary of the Buyer II
To execute planning and buying activities in support of assigned commodities and suppliers. Responsible for supplier and customer on-time delivery, pricing negotiation, inventory levels, and Purchase Price Variance performance for assigned commodities and suppliers.

Duties/Responsibilities of the Buyer II

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost savings, quality, and delivery of supplies and equipment
  
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best pricing and terms
  
• Monitors and analyzes sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what products the organization will sell and how much inventory is needed
  
• Collaborate with sales and purchasing staff to obtain information about customer needs and preferences
  
• Examines, selects, orders, and purchases at the most favorable price merchandise, considering quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors
  
• To plan and procure all material requirements based on a daily report of Purchase Requisition Lines and internal purchase requisitions.
  
• Monitor and adjust material requirements based on daily MRP Action Proposals.
  
• Maintain and update supplier lead times, package/minimum quantities, supplier part number, and supplier contact information in the ERP system.
  
• Place purchase orders and monitor on-time delivery to support production plans and internal purchase requisitions.
  
• Proactively identify potential stock issues and communicate with the Purchasing Manager to support effective prioritization and decision making in production scheduling or customer order fulfillment.
  
• Monitor open purchase orders for accuracy of delivery dates, cost, quantity, and engineering revision level.
  
• Work with Quality to address the disposition of any quality issues and returns to suppliers.
  
• Work with finance to address any payment issues and resolve PO or invoice discrepancies
  
• Support Supply Chain special projects as needed.
  
• Assist in implementing procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Analyze large sets of data to inform purchasing decisions, vendor negotiations, and inventory planning.
  
• Collaborates with staff to obtain information about needs and preferences.
  
• Examines, selects, orders, and purchases at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors.
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support cost savings, reliability, and quality.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned by management
  Required skills/abilities of the Buyer II
  
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
    
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
    
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and colleagues.
    
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
    
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
    
  • Advanced Excel skills pivot tables & VLOOKUP, Word, and Outlook are a must in addition to the ability to research using the internet.
    
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
    
  • Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
    
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
    
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
    
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
    Knowledge, Education, and Experience of the Buyer II
    
    • Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university with 3 years of experience in a Buyer position; or 5 years of experience in a Buyer, Purchasing Analyst, or related procurement role, preferably in the manufacturing environment.
      
    • Strong experience working with ERP systems, IFS preferred
      ACR offers the following benefits:
      
      • We offer medical, dental, and vision, for which ACR pays a portion.
        
      • ACR pays for Life insurance up to two times base annual earnings, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability for our employees.
        
      • 401K, which provides an employer match of 50% of your salary up to 6%, with no vesting period!
        
      • 10 paid Holidays
        
      • 7 PTO days (prorated based on start date)
        
      • 2 weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date)
        
      • Tuition reimbursement program
        
      • Employee discount program for electronics, travel, and more.
        ACR s Core Values:
        
        • Growth
          
        • Customer Focus
          
        • Teamwork
          
        • Trust
          
        • Communication
          
        • Accountability
          
        • Family
          
        • Safety
          Hybrid schedule after 120-day probation. Hybrid schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote.

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