- Primary responsibility is to efficiently drive all purchasing functions to include forecasting and planning, place and expedite orders in ERP/MRP system; perform purchase order entry; resolve purchase order problems and conduct follow-up activities as necessary to finalize purchase order transactions.
- Contribute to the enhancement of purchasing methods and procedures.
- Communicate/coordinate shortages that could cause delays with customer service, manufacturing team, production schedulers, logistics and other key personnel.
- Manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventories, and ensure timely flow of material.
- Monitor and report key performance metrics, including purchase price variance, inventories, shortages, vendor OTC, and supplier performance.
- Optimize inventory management to drive continuous production while no disruption.
- Maintains regular contact with suppliers on matters of quality, product requirements, delivery schedules, price, and develops supplier report goals.
- Work with Plant Quality Team to ensure suppliers adhere to quality spec required.
- Provide forecasts to suppliers to ensure efficient procurement.
- Develop strategic plans for key material categories.
- Work with Sourcing, Product Planning and Operations Teams to find outsource solutions for difficult products.
- Support cost improvement initiatives and work with sourcing, operations, quality and finance.
- Develop partnerships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and improved results.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain function.
- Collaborate closely with various departments to ensure seamless coordination.
- Evaluate and track vendor performance, driving quality and timeliness.
- Make recommendations to optimize procurement policies and procedures.
- Report price changes and impact on the business costs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field required.
- At least 5-10 years of buying experience purchasing, inventory, and warehouse management.
- Strong planning and analytical skills.
- Strong knowledge and experience using ERP/MRP systems, managing spreadsheets and power point presentations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain an organized process for completing work on time.
- Ability to work cross-functionally.
- Accuracy in work assignments and a strong work ethic as a part of a team
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Description
The Sr. Buyer is responsible for purchasing and planning raw material and products to support plant manufacturing and operations. Key activities include review, analyze, plan and execute purchasing requirements and requisitions, optimize material inventory, hold supplier accountable with OTC, communicate delivery dates to operations, identify new suppliers, order sample material, coordinate new product qualification with plant quality team, and support other supply chain functions while working closely with Operations.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Communication is required across all levels of the organization - executive team, other functional leaders, subordinates and production floor workers. The Purchasing Buyer works under the immediate supervision of the Purchasing Manager and directly manages the purchase of material.
PPE Requirements
Eye and hearing protection at all times while in the production floor.
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in order to perform the work. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law.
