Buyer

3 weeks ago

Anderson, United States MAU Workforce Solutions Full time
Our client is hiring a Direct Hire Buyer in Anderson, SC. As a Buyer, you will source material and manage suppliers to fulfill production requirements in accordance with company policies and procedures, under the direction of the Purchasing Manager. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

MAU Anderson (2923 N. Main St., Suite B, Anderson, SC 29621) has walk-in hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Benefits Package
  • $55,000 per year
  • Direct-hire opportunity
  • Health insurance
  • 401k
Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a job related major and 4 - 6+ years of related experience; or
  • Associate degree or 2+ years of college wit job related coursework and 7 - 9+ years of progressively responsible related experience; or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
General Requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret purchasing related documents such as purchase requisitions, reports, blueprints, catalogs, product related literature, and technical books and/or manuals
  • Ability to prepare reports, purchase orders, and correspondence related to purchasing
  • Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and employees at all levels of the organization, including senior management
  • Ability to negotiate contracts favorable to the organization
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, proportions, percentages, and volume
  • Ability to apply concept of basic algebra
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Ability to operate carious equipment to include computer, telephone, fax machine, calculator, and copy machine, and computer software including MRP
Preferred Requirements
  • CMS/Epicor IVP Business System experience
  • Buying experience in steel fabrication industry
Essential Functions
  • Source and qualify suppliers for materials and parts, negotiating/writing contracts for the most cost-effective pricing, while ensuring the ability to deliver to meet production requirements and the meeting of quality standards
  • Contribute to the development of an efficient supply chain process utilizing proven web/based technology
  • Meet with vendors/suppliers to discuss current products, potential new products, and on-time delivery and quality, including on-site visits
  • Visit supplier locations to become familiar with their manufacturing layout, processes, procedures, and complete quality audit report
  • Maintain technical competency and remain current intechnology and changes in the industry
  • Quote projects according to departmental procedures
  • Provide price and availability to Sales, Engineering, and Product Development Groups
  • Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs
  • Set up part numbers within item base and procurement databases for purchased items as needed, to include pricing information, lead time, suppliers, etc.
  • Assist in reconciling invoice and receiving transaction discrepancies
  • Process returns for defective materials and part
  • Expedite replacement materials and parts
  • Assist in MRO activities as assigned by management
  • Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
  • Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations
  • Maintain departmental housekeeping standards
  • Perform other tasks as assigned

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