Buyer

GPAC • Saint Paul, MN, US

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Buyer Wanted!

Industry leader in engineering / electronics manufacturing is looking to add a buyer to their team. Come join this international company where you can enjoy a highly innovative and fast paced workday.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, performs routine planning and procurement of various commodities using a mainframe MRP system. Plans, purchases, expedites, and negotiates materials in support of production schedules and capital / MRO materials and service requirements. Maintains the MRP system data and its integrity, prepares and analyzes reports, and supports project management of existing and new products.

Essential Functions

Develops, publishes and maintains the assigned Production Schedule.
Facilitate the Expediting / De-Expediting of all schedule changes.
Enters and maintains all customer order activities in compliance with the established business agreements / contracts of assigned accounts.
Responds to customer inquiries on open / closed orders, product availability, lead-times, and pricing.
Acts as liaison between Production, Purchasing, Engineering and Sales to control the Master Schedule.
Participates in new / sustaining product teams, representing materials, scheduling and revenue concerns.
Evaluates the material requirements plan for assigned commodities.
Generates, confirms, and adjusts purchase orders in support of MRP requirements.
Communicates areas of concern to appropriate personnel.
Audits and maintains data integrity in the MRP system for the department as defined by the company and / or department guidelines.
Evaluates and maintains the material requirements plan for assigned commodities and ensures systems validity and integrity by inputting and adjusting records according to company and / or department guidelines.
Compiles data and prepares reports as requested and required by purchasing management.
Attends meetings as needed to support cross-functional team objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree or higher education in supply chain management, business, or related field.

1-3 years experience in manufacturing environment in planning, purchasing, contract negotiations or supplier relations, Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people.

Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.

Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate.

Work Environment

The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

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Buyer • Saint Paul, MN, US