Buyer

Buyer

Maintains an adequate number of approved suppliers to ensure company requirements are met. Locates, evaluates and suggests qualified vendors to supply the Company with needed materials and services as required.

Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specification. Maintain appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.

Manage inventory levels via system reports to support production schedules and customer orders, while maintaining optimal and appropriate product lead-times. Communicate status of projects and requirements internally.

Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners.

Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems. Initiate and execute supplier corrective actions as needed.

Determine causes of material delays to prevent recurrence and negotiate adjusted delivery dates.

Inventory Control and Manage Material required to support floor production schedule and customer orders: to include managing Inventory levels via system reports, planning for inventory requirements, communicate status of projects and requirements internally, and managing orders against lead times.

Manage MRP information and place orders, reschedule, and expedite accordingly, ensuring maximum cost/quantity/delivery optimization

Review MRP and plan all items, negotiate costs, establish contractual terms, reduce inventory, on time delivery and manage material price variance to company’s benefit.

Experience:

MRP/ERP system: 3 years (Preferred)

3 years purchasing/materials experience

Microsoft Office: 3 years  (Preferred)

Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Experience in an ISO manufacturing facility is an asset

Qualifications:

Negotiation skills and the ability to comprehend new information rapidly and integrate same to create successful outcomes.

Highly organized with well-developed time-management skills and processes for managing priorities in one’s own work and that of others.

Ability to manage multiple projects.

Ability to assume responsibility and take independent action

Expertise in evaluating, and maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers

Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.

Education:

Associates Degree in Business Discipline Preferred