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 USA’s 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).

• Bachelor’s 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 USA’s 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.