Buyer (Cynthiana) - Cynthiana, KY - Bullard

Description

At Bullard, we don't create just products. We create life-saving solutions and experiences that turn customers into raving fans.

Be part of a team that dreams up what's next and does everything necessary to make it happen. Bring your passion, dedication and focus to help shape the future of Personal Protective Equipment.

Our Approach

We question the norm. Collaborate and learn from each other. Innovate based on end user customer insights and are not afraid to do differently. We deliver value to our end user and distributor customers.

Our vision is to advance human safety to enable long, healthy, productive lives through innovative solutions.

Job Summary

The buyer will be responsible for procuring the raw materials, supplies, and services required in the manufacturing of life-saving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products.

In addition, the buyer will evaluate quotes, negotiate prices, monitor inventory levels, and qualify new suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing material and managing inventory levels for assigned commodities to support the Master Production Schedule.
• Manage current supplier relationships in addition to evaluating and recommending new suppliers based on RFPs, RFQs and formal business reviews.
• Advise management of market conditions and supplier base activity, which could affect pricing, and/or future availability.
• Participate on cross functional teams within the existing and new product planning process to assure timely acquisition of materials to support new product launches.
• Ensure Engineering and Marketing design changes are properly communicated to the supplier and all appropriate departments within the company.
• Work with the existing supply chain to develop capacity plans, understand risk management and determine when additional sources of supply are needed.
• Work with Risk and Compliance and ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Develop supplier relationships while continuing to support the KPIs of cost savings, cost containment, supplier quality and inventory management.
• Establish and maintain open communication channels across all departments, domestic and international.
• Assist and support all departments with purchasing process and procedures including the RFP, RFQ, and the supplier onboarding process.
• Comply with all applicable laws/policies governing the buyer/seller relationship and conduct business in an ethical way to represent the company in the best possible manner.
• Actively participate in safety initiatives and contribute to maintaining a hazard-free and safe work environment.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation and organization skills.
• Travel required up to 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferred.
• 5 years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, or combination of education and experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Although this job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing and walking throughout the day is required to carry out job duties.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Safety Adherence Statement

The successful candidate must have the ability to understand and adhere to all company safety practices, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for self and others.