Buyer

SUMMARY:

The Buyer will be responsible for processing purchase orders, utilizing MRP, RFQ's, vendor/supplier relations and negotiation of pricing and terms to support the growth of the business. Qualified candidates must have progressive purchasing experience in a high-product mix manufacturing facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare purchase orders, submit requests for quotations (RFQ) and suggest course of action for procurement of requisitions for materials.

Confirm day-to-day purchase orders.

Ensure vendor invoices are documented and processed in a timely manner.

Resolve order discrepancies and process returns to vendors.

Communicate with suppliers on product costs and lead times/shipping dates.

Support Accounting with closing End of Month.

Act as internal point of contact (POC) for all open PO status requests from sales, production, R&D, and other departments as required. Daily maintenance of SAP and relevant reports (target files) to provide real-time status of raw and packaging material delivery dates.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of dietary/nutritional experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Working knowledge in working with Microsoft Office (i.e.: Excel) and SAP (Preferred).

Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.

Able to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.

Takes initiative and seeks additional training or direction as needed.

Must be willing to abide by Cosmax NBT USAs policies and procedures, including those that are safety related.

Self-motivated individual willing to work hard, able to work in a group and alone, and be quality conscious.

Demonstrates a professional, team-first attitude toward work and co-workers.

Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking of Korean/English.

Ability to take direction and follow through.

Ability to facilitate and maintain relationships between Cosmax NBT and vendors.

Working knowledge of raw materials and packaging.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent (Required).

Bachelors degree in business administration or a related field (Preferred).

Minium of (3) years of pervious purchasing raw material in the supplement or food industry. (Highly preferred)

Minimum of two (2) years of previous purchasing experience (Preferred).

Knowledge of dietary/nutritional experience in a manufacturing environment (Preferred).

Excellent customer service skills.

Working knowledge in working with Microsoft Office and SAP.

Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.

Able to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.

Takes initiative and seeks additional training or direction as needed.

Must be willing to abide by Cosmax NBT USAs policies and procedures, including those that are safety related.

Self-motivated individual willing to work hard, able to work in a group and alone, and be quality conscious.

Demonstrates a professional, team-first attitude toward work and co-workers.

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a wide variety of equipment.

Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking of English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing work environment. Constant physical activities are required for this position. Able to tolerate working environment with inside hot and cold temperatures.