Buyer

Position Purpose/Summary:

Generate and issue purchase orders; interact with manufacturers and vendors; expedite deliveries; maintain accurate delivery information on purchase orders, generate and publish status reports, update weekly shortage reports, and part cost reconciliation reports. Buyer will be responsible for purchasing direct/indirect materials, services, fixed assets, tooling and MRP materials requirements as needed. Buyer will resolve shipping discrepancies, request samples and obtain pricing for low volume purchases to support engineering, maintenance and facilities. Buyer will work with Receiving and Accounting to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and service and repair orders for equipment that directly impacts the operation of the facilities.
• Respond to MRP by placing purchase orders and action change orders for inventoried parts, services, and/or special tools.
• Investigate and evaluate new supplier resources and make recommendations with emphasis on standardization and cost containment.
• Help keep the business running smoothly by meeting building schedules and timelines.
• Manage suppliers and maintain open order reports, past due reports, supplier corrective action requests, receiving/invoice discrepancies, and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Initiate and analyze quotations for cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness, with consideration to transportation logistics and inventory turns.
• Study market prices and trends to avoid cost increases and take advantage of cost decreases for all assigned part responsibilities.
• Manage supplier performance and work with the Quality management when supplier has quality issues.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance, and IT to support their needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing purchasing policies and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

• Well organized, self-motivated, and resourceful managing complex situations
• Maintain accurate files and records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with the core Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 2-5+ year in purchasing and sourcing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of drawings and project management
• CPM/CPIM or other supply management certification is desirable.
• Working knowledge of automated MRP system is required.
• Logistics and transportation experience