Buyer

COMPANY PROFILE:

Local Company

Multiple Employer Awards for Best Place to Work

Well established manufacturing company growing

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

Outstanding salary package, bonus potetial, full benefits, 401k and relocation for the right candidate.

Beautiful Southeast South Dakota, Great Outdoor Activities.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

Position handles purchasing for production related materials, along with cultivating the relationships with the new and existing supply base.

The Purchasing Specialist will need to understand blueprints, interpret specifications and have the ability to create Bill of Material structuring.

The Specialist will need to possess a positive attitude and look for innovate ways to continually meet or exceed our customer’s expectation, both internally and externally.

Required to participate in internal and external supplier development meetings.

Review planned materials reports and create purchase orders based on demands.

Monitor and review open purchase orders, send open reports to supply base weekly and correspondence with supply base on delays or changes impacting status.

COMMUNITY

One of the Country's Best Education States

Low to No Crime

Outdoor Recreation

Low Cost of Living, No State income Tax

Requirements

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

Minimum of Associates degree in business management or related field

Four or more years of experience in buyer/planner role, or equivalent

Must possess basic computer skills, including knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office programs

Individual must be able to work with little to no supervision after initial training period, showing a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and excellent work ethic.

Previous MRP/ERP experience required.