Overview

Our Core Values

 

ELEVATE EVERYTHING – We each bring a specific set of skills to the table, offering up our expertise and resources to enhance the work of others. We challenge each other to be the best in order to achieve enduring value in the eyes of our customers.

 

BETTER IS BETTER – There is no finish line; we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We obsess over every detail to find ways to improve both our products and our process.

 

UNAPOLOGETICALLY ACCOUNTABLE – We’re open and honest in how we speak and listen. We celebrate each other’s successes, and collectively rally to solve every challenge. We own it!

 

COURAGEOUS INNOVATION – There are elegant ideas awaiting discovery in everything we do. We push everyone around us to pursue those ideas openly so we can continue to dominate the category.

 

COMMUNITY DRIVEN - As a family business, we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. As a company, and as individuals, we work to make our expertise available to do the most good for those around us.

 

 

Buyer 

 

We are seeking a professional, positive, and experienced Buyer to join our talented Strategic Sourcing Team. Best candidate is decisive, accountable and thrives in a fast-moving position. Buyer will drive constant improvement, be curious, manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and thrive in this position. Responsibilities include negotiating, contracting and purchasing materials, equipment and supplies from vendors. Buyer is responsible for Supplier relationships, PO accuracy, on time delivery, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

 

• Responsible for the timely procurement of materials and supplies to meet requirements of the business.
• Reviews all requisitions for accuracy and necessity and insures proper authorized spending limits.
• Prepares RFQS and obtains competitive bids to assure best price and availability from multiple sources.
• Negotiate PO terms including but not limited to pricing, delivery, lead-time and credit terms with vendors.
• Collaborate with strategic sourcing to identify new vendors and participate in the vendor certification process.
• Provide performance feedback to the Strategic Sourcing Specialist on vendor quality and delivery performance.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Quality Engineer to process parts through the RTV process.
• Assist the factory and production scheduling team through effective communication of supply variation and risk mitigation.
• Assists in resolving quality problems with vendor supplied materials, works with receiving department and supplier to resolve shipping discrepancies, and coordinates any material return for reword or credit.
• Manages vendor relationship, acts as focal point for external vendor communication.
• Responsible for constant cost reductions and fulfillment of supplier obligations.
• Supports Sr. Buyer Lead to negotiate and manager vendor replenishment agreements to minimize buy quantities and inventory investment.
• Supports the purchase of company-wide supplies based on approved purchase order requests.
• Coordinates the transfer of supplier communications to the requisitioner.
• Supports the development and on-going reporting of key performance metrics.
• Initiates improvement projects to continuously reduce cost and raise performance within the function.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or other Business related degree, and 5-6 years of experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment is required. Equivalency to the qualification standard will also be considered.
• APICS certification a plus
• Demonstrated ability to use MPR system for planning, purchasing, and inventory management. Strong understanding of MPR logic.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, balancing conflicting priorities and resource constrains.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles for inventory valuation.
• Solid understanding of flow principles, including kanbans, daily rates, point of use material, cycle time, replenishment systems, line balancing, backflush, etc.
• Excellent PC skills: ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail.

Working Conditions:

• Working Environment: Office Position
• Physical Demands: Lifting up to 25 lbs., sitting and talking on the phone and computer for long periods of time.   
• Travel Requirements:   As needed, less than 5% of the time.

 

 

Benchmade offers our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits including:

• Competitive pay
• Cash profit sharing and performance incentives
• Medical including Prescriptions and Vision
• Dental including Orthodontia
• Short-Term and Long-term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K with company match
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Pay for time off, including holiday, bonus holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement and jury duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Outstanding employee discounts on Benchmade products and other partner companies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Targeted development planning and learning opportunities
• Employee and family events throughout the year
• Most importantly, Benchmade provides a fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial work environment

 

This is an exciting time to be part of a company on the verge of even greater success. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a company that strives to create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement, and achievement, complete an application today. Please include a resume with your online application.

 

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Benchmade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] or 1-800-800-7427.

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