W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. hiring Buyer in Bradford, PA | LinkedIn (2024)

W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team in Bradford, Pennsylvania. This position is a hybrid position and will require three days of on-site work in Bradford, PA after an initial training period.

W.R Case & Sons Cutlery is an American maker of high quality, extremely collectible, handmade pocket and hunting knives. Our one-of-a-kind tang stamp dating system has been used since the 1800s and makes Case one of the most collectible cutlery brands on the market.

This position will report to the Purchasing Manager and support daily procurement activities, manage supplier relationships and on-time delivery, and focus on building a cost effective on-demand supply chain. They will maintain customer service by managing inventory levels which support the production plan, all while adhering to budgetary limitations that are best for the company.

*Individuals with prior experience in Strategic Sourcing, Planning, Cost Accounting, and/or Project Management may find success in Case's open Buyer position.*

Primary Duties

• Plan and execute procurement of raw materials, purchased components, and manufacturing/maintenance supplies from suppliers. Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate prices, and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness.
• Analyze MRP results, and determine if the plan reflects a logical procurement plan.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and communications with suppliers to confirm capacity and capabilities.
• Monitor the appropriate targeted inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of components and/or raw materials are on hand to avoid out of stocks.
• Manage the ramp up of new materials and the obsolescence of legacy items.
• Identify new products for purchase to support the product development team or manufacturing requests.
• Maintain market awareness that can impact change in prices, trends in supply and demand and make sound supply chain decisions, reporting relevant information to management.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that quality product is received and cost is accounted for appropriately. Work with external suppliers to expedite resolution to issues.
• Visit suppliers’ facilities assisting in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems or to qualify them as a new source.
• Lead teams, meetings, and proposals to assist in procurement projects.
• Periodic travel required.

Preferred Education / Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years’ experience in a related field required.
• Astute analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Effective negotiating skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written).
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) required.
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft AX/D365 operating system preferred.