Summary:

The Buyer identifies sources of supplies and evaluates vendor’s capabilities of meeting purchase requirements in the procurement of materials and services. This position recommends material substitutions, expedites orders, and reconciles discrepancies in shipments and/or invoices with vendors and contractors. The Buyer will work closely with outside vendors as well as internal departments and must exhibit a high level of service to all customers.

Essential Functions:

• Review unit specific material demand and place PO’s accordingly
• Review overstock sheet to use when possible
• Communicate with engineering as needed
• Review supplier order acknowledgements & save documents accordingly
• Maintain accurate PO due dates in the system
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and to expedite past due shipments
• Attend daily production meetings to provide insight to any material shortages or issues
• Resolve receiving & invoicing discrepancies
• Cross train to ensure the purchasing department functions properly at all times.
• Create and implement solutions to purchasing problems such as repeated shortages, expedites, or vendor issues
• Present material cost reduction opportunities
• Request and analyze quotes for new and existing items.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: HS Diploma, or equivalent required. Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a high-performance manufacturing facility required
• Computer Skills: Skilled with MS Office suite including high proficiency with Excel
• Certificates & Licenses: APICS Certification a plus
• Other Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, detail oriented and ability to adapt to a variety of issues that require prompt and efficient resolutions.

Department

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit resume to human resources.