Buyer

Our client is a global manufacturer that produces a diverse product line. They are seeking a Buyer for their location in Danville, KY. This is a full-time, direct-hire role. This position will be responsible for the purchasing functions for the facility, including ensuring the raw materials, outsourcing activities, and purchased materials are available when needed for their respective functions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex vendor negotiations and contract set up.
• Purchase raw materials to ensure it is available when production is ready to produce. This includes placing POs, monitoring inventory levels, communicating with suppliers, ensuring receipt of materials.
• Utilize MRD/Kanban systems in the process of planning and inventory management.
• Strategically reviews the purchasing history, demands, and purchasing strategy for making modifications to the ordering process affecting the inventory KPIs and desired pricing metrics.
• Coordinates data, tasks, and projects with the team.
• Communicates and consults with engineering, quality and operations on design changes and quality improvements.
• Assists and works on specialty regulatory projects and supply chain integrity programs including vendor performance ratings.
• Assists activities to minimize purchasing activity, determine better purchasing strategies, and identify potential improvements to the supply chain.
• Perform administrative tasks such as investigative inventory discrepancies, invoice verifications and resolution of receipts.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Business, Purchasing, or Supply Chain or 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient Data Analysis skills for creating strategies.
• Thorough knowledge of supply chain best practices.
• Understanding of lean techniques including MRD and Kanban.
• Negotiation skills.
• Strong computer skills to create and maintain data (preference: Epicor)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Prefer a candidate with a technical background in stainless steel is highly preferable.

Biter & Associates is a direct-hire recruiting firm. No fee is ever charged to the candidate. All fees are paid by our client companies.

Candidates must submit a minimum of three professional references and agree to a criminal background check, employment verification and verification of education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $78,000