Buyer - Fort Lauderdale, United States - Vaco

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    Vaco is hiring for a Buyer located in Oakland Park, FL. This role will sit on-site and eventually go to a hybrid role. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:30am-5pm

    POSITION PURPOSE
    Responsible for various inventory planning and purchasing of materials; including cost reduction & inventory management, ensuring quality of purchased products and improving supplier performance. Drive process improvement for efficiency and scalability through effective, professional, team collaboration

    DELIVERABLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
    Responsible for accurate and efficient order processing for multiple facilities.
    • Review MRP requisitions for inventory purchasing, analysis, and decisions
    • Sourcing: manage the quotation process and analyze impact to determine the best value supplier
    • Enter P.O.'s and follow up to ensure quality and on time deliveries
    • Manage & resolve delivery, pricing, and/or quality issues in a timely manner
    • Communicate progress, potential risks, and plans to appropriate teams
    • Ensure data accuracy in Syspro (i.e. Due dates, MRP material item master data, etc.)
    • Support and assist other departments to ensure efficient flow of purchasing transactions throughout the company (i.e. R&D, shipping/receiving, IT, Accounting, etc.)
    Manage Domestic and International Supplier Relationships
    • Research and evaluate suppliers based on quality, delivery, support, pricing, and capabilities, while building and maintaining quality working relationships
    • Execute strategies and tactics to achieve best results regarding pricing, logistics, inventory, and payment terms
    • Monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery; trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods
    • Study market prices and trends, industry developments in purchasing, commodities, and/or supply chain
    • Develop, update, and implement improved suppler and lean initiatives to improve process efficiencies and product quality, delivery, cost, etc.
    Manage Inventory Targets and Customer Service Levels
    • Manage inventory levels
    • Analyze forecasted demand with historical demand
    • Produce and maintain all reports
    • Prioritize duties knowing where the biggest sense of urgency is required.
    Model company values and behaviors
    • Manage your individual performance, personal development, and training
    • Support company's and team's initiatives
    Perform other duties according to business needs

    QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience & Skills)
    • Bachelor's degree in business administration and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the field; or equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience.
    • CSCP/CPIM Certified or equivalent (preferred)
    • Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (e.g. Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc)
    • Knowledge of MRP/ERP software required; ability to execute large volume of weekly SKUs while working material exceptions with a sense of urgency
    • Good judgment in price negotiation and vendor selection
    • Decisive and excellent problem-solving skills
    • Strong analytical skills and good understanding of overall business objectives
    • Inventory management and tactical execution
    • Understanding of domestic and international procurement activities; international logistics experience a plus
    • Excellent interpersonal & leadership skills; ability to work with others in a professional manner
    • Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects with attention to detail
    • Ability to handle changing priorities under tight deadlines
    • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, die casting, plastic injection molding, BOM, drawings, assembly, and stamping (preferred)
    • Familiar with Lean concepts, practices, and procedures
    • Occasional travel required