Commodity Buyer jobs in Great Falls, MT

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Buyer
  • uAvionix
  • Columbia, MT FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Buyer to join our Supply Chain Team. The
    Buyer position will play a key role in managing procurement activities, enforcing contract
    language, and ensuring the timely acquisition of materials and services. The ideal candidate will
    have a strong background in purchasing, exceptional negotiation skills, and a strategic mindset.

    This position may be filled at the Buyer level or Senior Buyer level based on a combination of
    education and prior relevant experience.

    Essential Duties & Activities:

    • R&D/NPI Supply Chain Management: Manage rev control and order release through development cycle. Coordinate with Engineering and Production to ensure requirements are met and material is available for production release. 
    • Strategic Sourcing: Work with team to implement strategic sourcing initiatives to identify cost-effective suppliers and optimize procurement processes.
    • Supplier Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure cost, quality, delivery and cash flow initiatives are achieved.
    • Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks.
    • Procurement Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast demand, plan procurement activities, and ensure timely acquisition of materials and services.
    • Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and manage purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
    • Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis and market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement in procurement practices.
    • Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring business continuity.
    • Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
    • Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and work closely with Materials Coordinator to optimize inventory turnover, set safety stock levels and minimize carrying costs.
    • Supplier Performance Evaluation: Evaluate supplier performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as quality and on time delivery, and take corrective actions as needed.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, and Engineering, to align procurement activities with organizational goals and objectives.
    • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations.
    • Training and Development: Mentor and cross-train team members to develop their skills and capabilities in procurement.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Strong negotiation skills and ability to drive cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
    • Experience in procurement software and ERP systems, or ability to quickly pick-up and adapt to new software and systems.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
    • Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects and achieving results.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
    • Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
    • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to mentor and develop team members.
    • Proficiency procurement software and ERP systems.
    • Knowledge of contract law, contract negotiation principles, and contract management practices.

    ** uAvionix is an equal opportunity employer**

    EEO Statement: uAvionix is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. Discrimination of employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected category, is strictly prohibited. 

    Immigration Notice: Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.  

    * Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • 17 Days Ago

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Grain Buyer
  • COLUMBIA GRAIN
  • Great Falls, MT OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Great Falls Office - Great Falls, MT Position Type: Full-time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day Job Category: Sales DescriptionOrganizational Background Columbia Grain...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Clothing Buyer
  • North40 Outfitters
  • Great Falls, MT FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionTo tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest. We do what we love, and love what we do because we’re passionate. We’re dedicated...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Buyer's Agent
  • Tyree Real Estate Inc.
  • Great Falls, MT FULL_TIME
  • Join Our Team: Tyree Real Estate Tyree Real Estate, Inc. is a prominent player in the real estate market in Montana, committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering growth in the local commu...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Technical Buyer
  • Zurich Instruments
  • Zurich, MT FULL_TIME
  • Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments based on dynamic signal processing. Our products are used in many challenging research fields by scientists all o...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Retail Buyer's Assistant I, Full-Time
  • Sportsman & Ski Haus
  • Kalispell, MT FULL_TIME
  • We are proud to maintain an experienced, knowledgeable staff and always welcome applications from qualified individuals wishing to join our team. We offer an excellent benefits package including Healt...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Postal Mail Processor-No experience required
  • The Postal Service
  • Great Falls, MT
  • POSTAL CLERK NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PAID TRAINING PROVIDED JOB SECURITY The Postal Service is the largest government rel...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Postal Clerk
  • The Postal Service
  • Great Falls, MT
  • POSTAL CLERK NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PAID TRAINING PROVIDED JOB SECURITY The Postal Service is the largest government rel...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electric Operations Supervisor
  • Northwestern Energy
  • Black Eagle, MT
  • Electric Operations Supervisor Work Location: Great Falls, MT Pay range: $79,300 to $121,200 per year Employment Status:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GRAVEL TESTER (AGGREGATE PRODUCTION SAMPLING & TESTING)
  • Shumaker Trucking & Excavating Contractors, Inc
  • Great Falls, MT
  • Shumaker Trucking & Excavating Contractors, Inc. began in 1960 and was incorporated in 1982. Our primary area for constr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seasonal Warehouse Worker
  • Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country
  • Great Falls, MT
  • Seasonal Warehouse Worker Great Falls, MT (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=933+38th+Street+North+Great+Falls+MT+59405) Ope...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packaging Assistant
  • Pasta Montana
  • Great Falls, MT
  • Job Description Job Description EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON COMPLETING AND PASSING PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND PHYSIC...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Class A CDL Combo P Driver
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
  • Great Falls, MT
  • Dock Worker. Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Driver
  • The Judge Group
  • Great Falls, MT
  • ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The 2017 census estimate put the population at 58,638. The population was 58,505 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Great Falls, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Cascade County and has a population of 82,278. Great Falls was the largest city in Montana from 1950 to 1970, when Billings surpassed it. Great Falls remained the second largest city in Montana until 2000, when it was passed by Missoula. Since then Great Falls has been the third largest city in the st...
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Income Estimation for Commodity Buyer jobs
$49,813 to $68,361
Great Falls, Montana area prices
were up 3.1% from a year ago

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