Buyer

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults. JOB SUMMARY: As a Buyer, you will be responsible for inventory and supplier management to sourcing raw materials for a manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will need to be Highly Organized, able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of expenditures such as metals, plastics, and hardware ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develop and execute purchasing strategies. Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation. Forecast price and market trends to identify changes and execute strategies. Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Assess, manage, and mitigate risks. Seek and partner with reliable vendors. Determine quantity and timing of deliveries. Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand