Buyer
1 week ago
Cullman, United States
AGCOR STEEL
Full time
FLSA STATUS:
Salary
DEPARTMENT:
Supply Chain
REPORTS TO:
Inventory and Supply Chain Controller
UPDATED:
03/21/2024
AGCOR is seeking a Buyer with experience in a manufacturing and production environment.
Overview:
Reporting to the Inventory and Supply Chain Controller, the Buyer/Purchaser is responsible for supply purchasing duties, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and obtaining inventory at competitive cost. Close coordination on a daily basis with sales, operations, and accounting is essential. This position will play a vital role in ensuring optimal inventory levels and costs.
Essential Functions:
- Perform purchasing activities including material buying, supplier evaluation and selection, order quantities, and delivery requirements.
- Obtain cost effective quotes and buying.
- Constantly track inventory levels to properly manage procurement process.
- Set and maintain optimal reorder points and quantities.
- Order non-inventory items for maintenance and operation needs.
- Reconcile and resolve any open purchase orders and invoice discrepancies with vendors.
- Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.
- Handle inventory quality issues from suppliers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain is preferred.
- 1 or more years of purchasing experience required, 3 years preferred.
- Knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to troubleshoot and correct inventory discrepancies.
- Perform strategic buying to manage optimal inventory levels.
- 1 or more years of ERP experience required, 3 years preferred.
- Being proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and customers.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance available
- 401(k) contribution after 1 year of employment
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
If your looking to join a dynamic company who truly believes in our core values and can offer real growth opportunities apply today