Buyer Assistant

Centro Inc
IA, United States
Full-time

Buyer Assistant

Posted : 6 / 8 / 2021

Location : North Liberty, IA

Assists Buyers with procurement activities to achieve efficient, on-time, and cost-effective delivery of quality materials necessary for Centros manufacturing operations.

Assists in the development and implementation of Centros procurement strategies and supply management programs. Works closely with the Materials team, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to fully understand their needs, and responds accordingly to fulfill them.

Responsibilities

  • Provides assistance to the Materials team by performing assigned procurement activities to achieve efficient, on-time and cost-effective delivery of high quality materials necessary for Centros manufacturing operations.
  • Assists in developing and implementing Centros procurement strategies and supply management goals.
  • Reviews shipping requirements and methods, packaging, and route planning to assist in minimizing procurement costs.
  • Assisting in maintaining the accuracy of Bill of Materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be high school graduate. Associate or bachelors degree / or additional courses relating to purchasing materials management, business concepts and computers preferred.
  • Two years of direct experience in purchasing and materials management within a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
  • Must be able to assist with organization, coordination, and implementation of detailed purchasing and materials management plans in a timely manner.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills are required.

A pre-employment drug screen and physical are required.

Centro is an equal opportunity employer.

29 days ago
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