Buyer

Position Overview
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this position will be responsible for the purchasing of raw materials being sold into various industries and contribute directly to the profitability of the company.

Essential Functions

• Review daily MRP demand, issue purchase orders and following up on deliveries through to completion. Review and approve vendor invoices and reconcile pricing discrepancies.
• Review and adjust stocking policies to reflect demand pattern and future trends.
• Build effective partnership with key suppliers. Monitor performance metrics and oversee satisfactory resolution of complaints and open issues. Keep abreast of changes that may affect product supply or demand, as well as promotional prices and incentives that may lead to higher profitability.
• Provide regular updates to other Purchasing group, Management, and Sales on purchasing/product information, and delivery times.
• Other duties and projects as requested.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or similar role a plus
• High attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office-especially Excel.
• Knowledgeable/experience working with an MRP or ERP system.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to interface and communicate/collaborate a all levels internally and externally.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Flexible- adapt to changing tasks and expectations.
• Strong negotiator and business acumen.
• Self-starter, strong initiative, dependable and capable of following through with minimal supervision.
• Analytical and process driven.
• Resourceful problem-solving skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location