Buyer

The Buyer reviews material requirements for actual and forecasted sales, and plans and purchases the highest quality materials, parts, and components, etc. at the most cost-effective pricing while meeting delivery requirements and analyzes material requirements to determine when materials will be needed, by the company policies and procedures.

Maintains a supplier base that supports company objectives regarding quality, cost, and production requirements, by company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper inventory levels to support fast-paced assembly line atmosphere and perform inventory analysis utilizing MRP.
• Run ERP status reports and analyze for adequate levels of materials to meet projected production needs.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and report to management.
• Create and purchase orders and/or blanket orders and order needed materials to meet production requirements, expedite orders as needed.
• Review all purchase or MRP requisitions and order accordingly, ensuring the purchase of the highest quality materials, parts, components, or services at the most cost-effective pricing, while meeting delivery requirements.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• Work with freight carriers to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate and resolve receiving issues and vendor returns.
• Help identify and assist with implementing cost reduction projects.
• Collaborate with other departments including engineering, marketing and quality assurance on ECNs.
• Will work closely with warehouse and accounting groups on inventory projects.
• Utilize ERP, Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and other IT systems effectively.
• Source domestic and international suppliers for the purchase of parts at the most cost-effective price, ensuring the meeting of quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for materials and parts, ensuring the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards.
• Record supplier non-conformances in the central database and follow appropriate corrective actions per departmental procedures. Discuss and/or share results with key suppliers on a regular basis.

The right candidate will possess the subsequent:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain preferred or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of purchasing and sourcing experience
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize ERP and MRP effectively