**JOB RATING SPECIFICATION**

**BELT TECHNOLOGIES**

DEPT.

GRADE

**JOB NAME ** **JUNIOR BUYER / PLANNER**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
Reports directly to the Materials Manager.

**Skills**:

- Computer - Ability to learn and work with MS software and Industrios. Must be proficient with MS Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and perform internet research as needed. Experience with Industrios ERP system a plus.
- Reasoning - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, digital, diagram or schedule form; ability to prioritize, multi-task and problem solve.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Supports the sourcing, development, negotiation and selection of vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements.

2. Creates, prepares and places purchase orders while ensuring all purchase requisitions are complete and authorized.

2. Develops and maintains effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.

3. Monitors supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery in accordance with ISO 9000 requirements.

4. Reviews all order acknowledgements to assure vendor compliance with purchase order requirements.

5. Supports problem resolution with vendor discrepancies.

6. Tracks all MRO procurement while maintaining up to date and accurate reports.

7. Supports Senior Buyer / Planner as needed (Raw material tracking, OSP tracking, etc)

8. Files copies of new open sales orders and closed orders as needed. Scans completed orders to network drive.

9. Updates backlog report daily and as need in a timely manner.

10. Receives and reviews all incoming invoices, compares with purchase orders, and reconcile with receiving records. Forward all approved invoices to accounting ensuring proper allocation to general ledger accounts.

11. Generates, collates and maintains production work orders and purchase order files including inventory costing data and material certification files and scans to network drive.

12. Updates and maintains vendor record details in Industrios (LT, etc).

13. Collaborates with Senior Buyer and Shipper/Receiver to ensure timely / accurate receiving, maintains inventory and received goods.

14. Coordinates vendor deliveries with production.

15. Complies with established standards for safety and housekeeping.

16. Supports Inventory Maintenance to include daily upkeep of Industrios inventory items for quantity, price, lead time and location.

17. Monitors and maintains inventory stock levels as established by the Manufacturing and Materials Managers for all manufacturing and packing supplies.

18. Promotes and identifies continuous improvement opportunities.

19. Performs other duties as requested by management.

20. Able to perform all shipping / receiving requirements as needed in order to support demand surges, absences, etc.

21. Able to support Senior Buyer / Planner functions as needed.

22. Has a specific understanding of whom can provide instructions and direction of clauses 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.18 in the Quality Manual.

23. Has a thorough understanding of Industrios WPI# 29 Export Control Compliance Manual.

24. Has a thorough understanding of the following sections in the Quality Manual and their corresponding operating procedures:
Section 4 Quality Management System

Section 5 “Quality Policy” and Customer Focus

Section 6 Resource Management “Work Environment, ref: Safety Policies”

Section 7.2 Customer Related Processes (as it relates to Change Orders)

Section 7.4 Purchasing

Section 8 Measurement, Control of Nonconforming Product, Improvement

Applicable Manufacturing Workplace Instructions

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Agawam, MA 01001 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Agawam, MA 01001: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person