Buyer (Manufacturing)

Overview

As a Plant Buyer, you will be responsible for the purchasing and inventory management goals of predetermined product lines.

Demonstrates a solid understanding of key business areas affecting the supply chain and has an understanding of how their work impacts cross-functional groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. Represents a summary of the range of duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position / class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position / classification.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Responsible for managing the purchase of direct and indirect materials, supplies for production site.
• Address materials purchasing issues.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all activities related to purchasing materials
• Monitor and report supplier performance, with respect to operational performance
• Work in a team environment with manufacturing, production planning, quality, strategic procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted and smooth flow of material.
• Document and notify all concerned parties regarding shortages, delivery and related issues.
• Timely process of Purchase requisitions, expedite / de-expedite of Purchase orders, monitor on-time deliveries.
• Inventory management to include calculating safety stocks, reorder points, on time deliveries.
• Understanding of suppliers obligations for contract related goods

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION : Intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position / class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position / classification.

The additional requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. To perform this job successfully, the applicable candidate must be a team player.

Minimum two years purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with experience in sourcing. Bachelor's degree in a technical or supply chain discipline strongly preferred or equivalent education combined with relevant job experience.

Strong technical understanding and interest.

• Experience with MRP systems, Excellent MS office software (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings strongly preferred.
• Attention to detail : ability to meticulously review data and documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Highly motivated, high energy with the ability to both works independently and with the team.
• Project management skills, including the abilities to handle multiple projects in a fast paced. environment and work effectively with colleagues and vendors in diverse departments, geographic locations, and time zones.
• Must be a self-starter, self -managed with assertiveness and excellent analytical / problem solving skills
• Possesses the ability to identify and analyze challenges and opportunities and develop a goal-oriented approach. Takes both internal and external factors into account.
18 days ago