Buyer

Job Description:

This position will be accountable for the procurement of assigned items and executing buying strategies in accordance with established material buying plans at the optimum cost/quality. Evaluates market and current supply chain conditions, along with internal customer demand and proactively develops supply strategies to mitigate or alleviate risks to the business. Works with suppliers to develop and implement Kan Ban or inventory stocking arrangements. Networks with other business units, sales representatives, and vendors. Works with suppliers to maintain or improve performance, cost efficiency, quality, and timeliness.

What You Will Do

• You will be in control of purchasing materials, parts, supplies and equipment following established purchasing policies & procedures and optimizing price, delivery and terms.
• You will review and approve purchase requisitions.
• You will identify potential suppliers and issue requests for quotations.
• You will evaluate and select suppliers and issue purchase orders while carefully reviewing status of orders and staying up to date with follow-ups and pursuing expedites as necessary.
• Work with accounts payable and receiving department to reconcile purchases.
• This is an intermediate level exempt position that is typically accountable to purchase $4-$10 million per year in raw materials/goods.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of three years relevant experience.
• Self-Starter/Self-Motivated
• Proficient in MS Office Tools (Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills
• Project Management (Planning, Time Management and Scheduling Skills)
• Organizational Skills (Houskeeping-Layout-Flow-6S)
• Excellent time management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task simultaneously while working on deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must have attentive listening skills and be a critical thinker
• Ability to be self-managed and self-sufficient while remaining a critical part of the team.
• Able to read and understand engineering technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong math skills
• All duties as assigned to assist in the success of the business unit.

Additional information

• You will work in a team-oriented office and manufacturing environment.
• PPE required: Steel toe shoes and eye protection in manufacturing setting.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information:

Dependent upon experience.

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