Job Overview
The Buyer is critical in the assortment selection process and delivering all key KPI’s for the business unit.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs day-to-day purchasing activities including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, data maintenance, and inventory management of assigned raw material/parts to meet facilities production schedules.
- Track shipping progress of raw material/parts to ensure time schedules and delivery are met, while informing appropriate personnel of issues. Expedite production of parts as required.
- Responsible for system data integrity when it comes to adjustment entries.
- Assist in reconciling procurement match errors for correct pricing and proper receipts.
- Manages supplier/vendor relations; responsible for addressing and problem-solving purchasing/supply chain issues.
- Cooperates and communicates with other disciplines within company.
- Handles the acknowledgement of materials and maintenance of purchasing records.
- Completes special projects and assignments.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Education – Experience Required
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- 3 years of purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment or relevant field/position.
- Organized and disciplined with excellent time management skills. Ability to properly identify and set priorities.
- Advance oral and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.
- Position is in an office and plant environment.