About Us
For more than 50 years, Gowanda Electronics has been a leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of precision electronic components for RF, microwave, and power applications. Components include standard off-the-shelf and custom-designed inductors, chips, chokes, coils, conicals, toroids, transformers, and magnetic devices in surface mount and axial-leaded (thru-hole) configurations that are used in a wide variety of electronic applications around the world. The company offers RoHS-compliant products as well as lead-containing components for QPL military/defense and other demanding requirements.
Non-magnetic inductors are also available for situations where magnetic components would compromise system performance, as in medical imaging (MRI) equipment.
SUMMARY
Purchasing support to the Purchasing Manager, works closely with engineering and operations to maintain adequate levels of inventory, placing purchase orders for goods and materials.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Responsible for acquiring materials, supplies, equipment and services, placing purchase orders for goods that have standard costs and quoted discounts already in place.
- Coordinate purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
- Review opportunities for new material supply sources.
- Negotiate with vendors to obtain quotations, price and delivery. Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine compatibility with company objectives.
- Monitors quality of goods by reviewing costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery and conformance to specs.
- Authorized to approve Purchase Orders up to $25,000, with appropriate documentation within the company’s procedures and acceptable parameters.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new vendors.
- Enter and maintain information in our database.
- Serve as the backup to the Shipping/Receiving Clerk
- Any other duties as required by company representatives.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To successfully perform this job, an individual must be capable of performing each of the essential duties with or without accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent. Previous administrative or operations support experience preferred.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or in diagram form. Proficient with problem solving processes.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general computer competency. MS Word, Excel, Outlook experience and knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Order processing system. Accuracy is a key requirement for this position.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to “finger”, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Why should you join our team?
Our team is growing! At Gowanda Electronics we recognize that our employees play a vital role in our success, so we’ve created an environment that focuses on innovation, empowerment, and recognition of individual expertise.We are known for our quality products and exemplary customer service, and it all starts with our employees. We are proud of the role we play as technology leaders and the difference we make every day by putting our customers first! We are also committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package and career growth opportunities!
- Annual pay increases
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401K Program with Employer Match
- Group Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Coverage
- Vacation & Sick (in addition to 11 paid holidays)
This position is not eligible for relocation allowance.Gowanda Electronics is an equal-opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.At Gowanda Electronics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees are valued and supported.Veterans are encouraged to apply.
19.23 To 24.27 (USD) Hourly
