Buyer

The Buyer will manage the timely and cost-effective purchase of a variety of Direct
and Indirect Materials, supplies and services to meet production requirements for plant and facilities.Responsible for analysis and control of all purchased materials required to ensure manufacturing are sustained and optimized by assuring availability of materials, equipment, suppliers, and services necessary to meet projected and scheduled production requirements.

In this role, duties includes:

• Coordinate all activities to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing and receipt of necessary equipment, supplies, and services to ensure continued operations.
• Conducts research, evaluates findings and makes sourcing decisions on procurement matters for goods and services.
• Interprets and evaluate contract provisions.
• Prepares purchase orders through computerized system and places orders for the purchase of goods and services in a timely manner and communicates to suppliers.
• Organizes, updates, and retains supplier, product and service information files and purchase order records to ensure compliance.
• Schedules deliveries based on work orders and work requests and requirements.
• Demonstrates continual effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and sort cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Participate / assist with plant inventory activities, as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree, or equivalent prior experience (3-5 years) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have understanding of supply management, logistics, and financial systems.

SAP or ERP System experience is a plus,