SR. Buyer

2 weeks ago

Ball Ground, United States CAIRE Full time
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Help lead the development and implementation of materials management strategies to achieve performance objectives.  Optimize supplier costs, quality and delivery to gain the lowest cost through the supply chain in support of strategic plans. Will purchase some commodities as well as help lead the activities of personnel engaged in purchasing, production scheduling, shipping/receiving and transportation.

This position is based out of Ball Ground, GA , located 30 miles north of Atlanta.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Prepare instructions regarding purchasing strategies, systems and procedures

  • Develop and implement programs to optimize inventory turns and improve working capital performance

  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all inventory and supplier related data

  • Improve on-time delivery to customers and from vendors

  • Identify and resolve process and system roadblocks in conjunction with manufacturing engineering to improve productivity and throughput

  • Help develop analytical and visual management tools evaluating and communicating progress of productivity improvements and cost reductions

  • Negotiate contracts and cost downs with vendors

  • Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices using MRP, reorder points, kanban and other inventory management strategies.

  • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports

  • Review purchase order and contracts for conformance to company policy

  • Assist in the development and implementation of clerical, office, and material handling procedures and practices by studying current work flow and sequence of operations

  • Arrange for disposal of surplus materials

  • Work in conjunction with Corporate Purchasing to insure plant and company goals are obtained

Competencies

  • Good business ethics

  • Communication Proficiency

  • Business Acumen

  • Detail Oriented

  • Collaboration

  • Diversity and Inclusion

  • Teamwork Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A