Buyer
4 weeks ago
Summary
The Buyer coordinates the procurement of goods and services such as raw materials, tools, machine parts, weldments, equipment, electrical components/supplies and MRO/other supplies for the organization. Consistently meets company objectives by selecting suppliers whom achieve high marks in quality, delivery, price and reliability. Follows the purchasing policies and procedures and is highly skilled in fulfilling all essential duties and responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews requisitions, identifies and negotiates with suppliers to obtain best price, availability, quality and delivery.
- Reviews production and project schedules and works closely with Production Control, Production to support material requirements of a highly dynamic manufacturing operation
- Reviews budgetary items for purchasing discrepancies.
- Selects products for purchase through knowledge, history, supplier profile, supplier survey and or engineering recommendation.
- Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
- Expedites critical build items and arranges deliveries.
- Maintains a 90% or higher (as set by department head) on-time average.
- Works with quality assurance to render disposition on defective parts and supplier feedback.
- Takes immediate action on those items which require supplier correction.
- Trains and/or mentors Junior Buyers. Supports and backfills for Junior Buyer during peak work load or vacations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as price vs. cost analysis, discounts, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, metrics and interest. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables where limited standardization exists. Ability to determine the important from the insignificant and respond appropriately. Ability to interpret written, oral, diagramed instructions.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,technical procedures, blueprints, component specifications, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, and business correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information via spreadsheets, and computer software.
- Ability to timely respond to questions from managers, production supervisors, production personnel and customers.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years prior experience working in the capacity of purchasing, production planning or similar experience required.
Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors
The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity.
2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
3. Occasionally required to lift up to 10-20 pounds.
4. Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.
5. Exposure to moderate noise level while in office.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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