Buyer

Overview:
**Responsibilities**:

- Establish & maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal customers;
- Collaborate with purchasing and estimating teams to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives;
- Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions;
- Plan transitions for all new finished goods to the business;
- Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization;
- Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution);
- Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve risks in anticipation of delivery or inventory replenishment delays prior to impact on the business;
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Associates Degree in related field OR 3 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment;
- 3-5 years of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment;
- Demonstrated skills in problem solving, analytics, contract negotiation and project management;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously;
- Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;
- Ability to travel to key suppliers for onsite visits and supply chain development.
- ERP/MRP User (SAP/Oracle) preferred;
- Market knowledge and experience sourcing for new product development

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

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