Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Shift : Monday to Friday 8 : 00am to 4 : 00 pm ( overtime as needed)

Interview : Phone screen andtop candidates to be invited for an onsite interview

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The plant buyer is accountablefor M & S inventory management, materials planning, purchase order entryand supplier payments. The incumbent will have thorough knowledge of materialsreplenishment planning. He / she will support in the development andimplementation of sourcing projects to best satisfy the needs of the customer,operations, and finance. He / she is responsible for the execution of processesto ensure the sourcing function is meeting all plant operational requirements,sustaining Sarbanes Oxley compliance, driving productivity through sourcinginitiatives, and leading corporate sourcing directives. The buyer has thedirect control of material inflow and understanding of supplier limitations.The buyer will manage spend as well as handle the raw material, service, andcapital purchase orders.

Reports to : Plant Controller

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with maintenance todevelop and maintain inventory control of all maintenance parts and materials,part criticality, and cost monitoring.

Create purchase orders for allpurchases within the plant following Global Sourcing Busines Rules

Maintain adequate inventorylevels to accommodate plant operations; including tracking and reporting

May perform a variety ofgeneral labor tasks.

Leads and maintains a goodworking relationship with all departments and teams

Lead and participates in teamsand conversations to develop and implement permanent solutions.

Identifies and initiates costsavings / productivity improvement opportunities

Schedule raw materialdeliveries as needed by the plant while also minimizing driver wait time.

Execute all inventory countsas requested (weekly, monthly)

Provide accurate and timelyfeedback to Ocala Operations Team on any supply issues.

Organizing and managing allrailroad imports including : demurrage bills; rail log; freight claims

Acting as Sourcing liaison forthe site between regional buyers, plants, and suppliers

Review SMOI & actionsrelated

Creates POs for various plantservices / leases / materials, and maintenance related POs. Full responsibilityfor full cycle of these POs (GRNIs, kick outs, Open PO review, etc)MaintainsSarbanes Oxley compliance within job function

Vendor Master Data

Embraces and enforces allsafety practices established for the operation

Monitors and reconciles creditcard purchases

Participate in spare partscriticality review with plant maintenance team

Follows all work rules andregulations.

Supports and participates inSafety Teams as needed

Maintains a safe workenvironment in accordance with safety procedures.

Be a positive spokesperson andhelp lead plant wide changes.

Provide the Plant Controllerwith accurate and timely purchasing information

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Additional Requirements :

Must have good computer skillsand Microsoft experience, SAP (ERP) system experience is very desirable

Experience in storeroom,warehouse or sourcing related functions

Ability to read, write, andspeak English

Must be able to perform basicmath skills.

Must be able to work overtimeas business needs dictate.

Education / Experience :

Minimum high school diploma orequivalent is required

Associate degree inbusiness / supply chain preferred

One-year experience working ina manufacturing environment preferred.

Supply chain certificationpreferred (CPIM, CSCP, CPM) preferred.

Previous experience utilizingan inventory management ERP system.

Experience utilizing computerprograms and Microsoft Office products.

Knowledge, Skills, &Abilities :

Very high-level attention todetail

Ability to work with thirdparty vendors on behalf of Companys interest

Desire to learn and aneagerness to develop

Demonstrated ability to learnfrom failures

Ability to operate inambiguity and be a self-starter

Ability to work and prioritizein fast-pace environment

Must have strong internal andexternal customer service skills, ability to effectively communicate withsuppliers

Basic Computer Skills (Excel,Word, Outlook)

Strong communication skills;written and oral

Detail oriented

Analytical skills