What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at COASTAL SHOWER DOORS?
Job Title: Buyer
Reports To: Purchasing Manager
Summary: Plan and order raw materials, supplies, and special items requested and approved. Ensure accurate data is maintained in the company system on all purchased and inventoried items. Implement processes and follow guidelines established by the Purchasing Manager. Create and maintain a supportive environment with all intercompany departments and facilities.
Required Skills:
1. Excellent analytical skills & reading comprehension.
2. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
3. Ability to create alternate plans and resolutions to issues.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
5. Ability to multi-task.
6. Ability to work quickly & independently.
General Duties:
- Plan and order raw materials based on historical usage with the assistance of Microsoft Dynamics.
- Order special items according to approved requisitions and/or direction.
- Maintain a working relationship with suppliers.
- With assistance from the Purchasing Manager, organize and establish appropriate planning systems for all items.
- Resolve any discrepancies on incoming materials.
- Respond appropriately and within an acceptable time frame to inquiries from sales and the manufacturing facility on materials and shipping, maintain system databases and registries of pricing and vendor information.
- Check purchase order statuses and follow up as needed.
- Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence, faxes and emails on the purchasing and sourcing of materials.
- Coordinate supplier releases to meet manufacturing schedules and customer demands.
- Provide material forecasts to vendors with required due dates for assigned products as directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Procurement experience & knowledge on Microsoft Dynamics preferred but not requ
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person