Buyer

Seeking to hire a Buyer for our client in Ocala, FL
Benefits Available
Weekly Pay
28.00 Per Hour

Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The plant buyer is accountable for M and S inventory management, materials planning, purchase order entry and supplier payments.

The incumbent will have thorough knowledge of materials replenishment planning.

Will support in the development and implementation of sourcing projects to best satisfy the needs of the customer, operations, and finance. is responsible for the execution of processes to ensure the sourcing function is meeting all plant operational requirements, sustaining Sarbanes Oxley compliance, driving productivity through sourcing initiatives, and leading corporate sourcing directives.

The buyer has the direct control of material inflow and understanding of supplier limitations. The buyer will manage spend as well as handle the raw material, service, and capital purchase orders.

Reports to: Plant Controller

Span of control: Individual Contributor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with maintenance to develop and maintain inventory control of all maintenance parts and materials, part criticality, and cost monitoring.
Coordinates maintenance of spare parts
Works with Maintenance to train personnel on data integrity for Parts, Criticality, Safety Stock, and BOMs
Works with Maintenance when needed in conducting vendor consultations.
Works with other Maintenance leadership team members to improve employee relations and shop throughput.
Works with departments to ensure labeling compliance.
Collaborate with the Controller to ensure data integrity when it comes to designating proper account assignments for costing.
Ensure that the Ocala Plant maintains SOX Compliance regarding spart part cycle counts, purchase order protocols, and proper vendor setup. Maintain printed records of signed inventory counts conducted for spare part counts in perpetuity.
Consult with Maintenance Leader and Controller when making decisions regarding whether to start stocking a part in inventory
Maintain accurate Material Master data, such as safety stock, to avoid over-ordering or stocking out
Ensure the room is functioning to meet the maintenance department needs for keeping the line running, ensuring that inventory levels are accurate and presented correctly.

Create purchase orders for all purchases within the plant following Global Sourcing Busines Rules
Clear all GRNIs, Kickouts, and outstanding Due Ins belonging to the Buyer role in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate purchasing data
Ensure timely payment to vendors by reviewing payables kickouts daily and analyze root cause to eliminate recurrence
Maintain material codes as needed by following procedures for adding, deleting, extending or correcting data
Review and convert all Purchase Requisitions daily
Review Material Requirements Planning list daily and clear all past due exception messages
Coordinate the return of duplicate orders or wrong parts to vendors
Create and maintain Info Records and Source Lists as needed
Ensure record retention procedure is implemented
Ensure the plant uses National Account Vendors for assigned purchases exclusively
Works with Maintenance, and Plant Operations Personnel, in packaging and shipping for all parts and equipment leases.
Maintain adequate inventory levels to accommodate plant operations; including tracking and reporting
May perform a variety of general labor tasks.
Leads and maintains a good working relationship with all departments and teams
Lead and participates in teams and conversations to develop and implement permanent solutions.
Identifies and initiates cost savings/productivity improvement opportunities
Schedule raw material deliveries as needed by the plant while also minimizing driver wait time.
Execute all inventory counts as requested
Provide accurate and timely feedback to Ocala Operations Team on any supply issues.
Organizing and managing all railroad imports including: demurrage bills; rail log; freight claims
Acting as Sourcing liaison for the site between regional buyers, plants, and suppliers
Review SMOI and actions related
Creates PO's for various plant services leases materials, and maintenance related PO's. Full responsibility for full cycle of these POs
Maintains Sarbanes Oxley compliance within job function
Vendor Master Data
Embraces and enforces all safety practices established for the operation
Monitors and reconciles credit card purchases
Participate in spare parts criticality review with plant maintenance team
Attends all Daily Operations Meetings providing insights and updates to as needed.
Follows all work rules and regulations.
Supports and participates in Safety Teams as needed
Maintains a safe work environment in accordance with safety procedures.
Be a positive spokesperson and help lead plant wide changes.
Act as a liaison between finance, production and maintenance team.
Act as a liaison between division sourcing and the plant.
Act as Vendor Number and Material Master Code Administrator
Develop an effective inventory management system to improve productivity and the safeguarding of assets in the storeroom.
Continuously work to manage inventory levels to improve plant cash flow and working capital position.
Provide the Plant Controller with accurate and timely purchasing information
Month End PO accruals required related to period spend accuracy
Develop reports to analyze costs, usage, trends
Review, investigate, and bring to resolution all purchasing issues for month end close
Ensure data integrity in designating proper account assignments for costing

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Additional Requirements
Must have good computer skills and Microsoft experience, SAP ERP system experience is very desirable
Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
Must have strong internal and external customer service skills, ability to effectively communicate with suppliers
Must work well in team environment
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
Associate degree in business supply chain preferred
One-year experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience in storeroom, warehouse or sourcing related functions
Supply chain certification preferred
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Must be able to perform basic math skills.
Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Education Experience
Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
1 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial preferred
Previous experience utilizing an inventory management ERP system.
Experience utilizing computer programs and Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Very high level attention to detail
Ability to work with third party vendors on behalf of Company's interest
Desire to learn and an eagerness to develop
Demonstrated ability to learn from failures
Ability to operate in ambiguity and be a self-starter
Ability to work and prioritize in fast-pace environment
Must have strong internal and external customer service skills, ability to effectively communicate with suppliers
Basic Computer Skills
Strong communication skills; written and oral
Detail oriented
Analytical skills

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