Buyer - Olyphant, United States - Canpack - North America

Canpack - North America

Verified Company

Olyphant, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Summary

The Buyer procures materials, supplies, services, and MRO in a timely manner at the most efficient cost to fulfill customer commitments and achieve company KPI(s).

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables
Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information including price, availability, and delivery.

Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiates pricing & contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and makes recommendations for awards.
Makes tactical buying decisions. Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance to all purchasing protocols.
Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtains written acknowledgements from suppliers.
Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery.
Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs.
Monitor and reduce onhand inventories. Analyze inventory levels. Prepares liability reports for excess and obsolete management.
Maintains procurement records on services and goods purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories. Champion procurement reporting and metrics.
Manages suppliers for price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
Performs other tasks reasonably commensurate with the role, as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from twoyear College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of experience in a Procurement role, ideally in the manufacturing industry.
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization
Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization
Experience managing multiple vendors and assignments in a fastpaced environment.
Strong criticalthinking skills with a solutionoriented mindset
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
SAP experience helpful.

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