- Utilize system reports as well as experience and judgment to order materials and proactively identify product availability issues and provide supply status.
- Submit purchase orders for materials, establish priorities to meet customer orders, and resolve shipping or billing issues.
- Optimize material costs through vendor analysis, problem solve, identify, and implement cost savings initiatives surrounding product and transportation cost.
- Initiate total cost analysis to understand and balance inventory and replenishment requirement along with transportation, expediting, owned inventory and warehousing expenses to enable an informed decision for Supply Chain leaders.
- Advanced knowledge of supplier end to end processes from raw material procurement to finished good production as well as lead times associated.
- Drive collaboration with suppliers and internal customers.
- Provide leadership in the preparation for and/or participation in supplier negotiations.
- Execute supplier performance initiatives to improve vendor accountability.
- Resolve customer service or product quality issues and complaints by identifying root cause and ensuring appropriate actions are taken with suppliers as needed including charge backs from customers and expedited freight charges.
- Bachelor's Degree in supply chain or related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years directly related experience in purchasing, production planning/scheduling, or inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
- APICS certification (CSCP or CPIM), CPP or CPM certification preferred.
- Superior problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- High level of expertise with Excel and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
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Purchasing Buyer - Big Lake, United States - Doherty | The Employment Experts
Description
Are you a dynamic purchasing professional? Do you have a passion for the work you do and a proven track record in finding solutions? Wonderful Doherty Career Solutions is partnering with a local Big Lake, MN company as they look to add to the expanding team with a Purchasing Buyer. Our client is involved in the outdoor recreation sector and believes in being a cut above the rest. Our client is committed to building a team that is world class and understand the value of a strong work ethic, teamwork, and integrity in the workplace.
Our Purchasing Buyer is responsible for planning and procuring materials, supplies, and services for the company while meeting established quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Salary will depend on experience but has a range of $50,000-$70,000.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRMENTS
How to apply?
Qualified individuals should submit a resume to for this opportunity or call the Doherty Recruiter at for additional information.
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