Buyer

We are looking for an ambitious individual wanting to pursue a career path in the supply-chain industry. You will be responsible for overseeing and meeting due dates for goods and materials used within an aluminum extrusion company. 

Position will require a basic understanding of standard costing, negotiation, elements of a basic contract, payment terms, logistics, lead times, min/max inventory levels, international shipments, supplier/vendor selection, production schedule and supporting multiple value-streams with varying supply needs. 

What You’ll Be Responsible: 

• Perform supplier qualifications and to determine if the supplier will be able to meet our needs.
• Forecast and plan for material requirements as demand fluctuates throughout our system. 
• Procurement support within a manufacturing business, including but not limited to new and existing products. 
• Issuing purchase orders and tracking orders 
• Oversee and process purchase orders from issuance to payment of invoice, responsible to oversee and resolve invoice issues that relate to purchase order discrepancies such as pricing and quantity on an ongoing basis, monthly reconciliation required. 
• Familiarity with inventory turns, shipping, receiving, MRO and PPE, expediting and inventory turns. 
• Oversight of specific queries that relate to the Purchasing Department 

 What You’ll Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, finance, or supply management. Prior and/or current education/experience within the Supply-Chain Management (SCM) industry is highly desired. 
• Data analysis and strategic planning and forecasting.
• Detailed Oriented.
• Strong communication skills. 
• Comprehensive understanding of working with Excel Spreadsheets.
• Basic knowledge of supplier selection and quoting. 
• General understanding of supply-chain processes within a manufacturing environment
• Sourcing, negotiation and buying goods and services that meet our Companies operational requirements.
• Self-manage and prioritize tasks as situations with demand and material visibility fluctuate. 
• Ability to work independently and interdependently within a team environment.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
• We’re People Leaders
• We provide you with an opportunity to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. We support passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan Matching
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement