Buyer

This role is critical in the optimization of the use of company assets in the acquisition of assigned goods and services.  Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions of the Job: Manages MRP demand system, consolidates requirements, develops suitable method of ordering, and follows up to meet production demands. Enter all purchasing information on the system including vendor information, purchase orders, pricing, supplier acknowledgement response, and inventory information. Generate effective communications, good relations, and a positive image with suppliers and coworkers, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness. Manages MRP demand system, places orders, and expedites to meet production demands. Contact suppliers inquiring about deliveries, informing them of schedule changes, and reporting potential problems to the manager. Prepare new item numbers, specifications, and proper vendor selection in cooperation with engineering specifications Gain familiarity with the end use of assigned commodities, leading to the possibility of alternative materials or specifications. Develops useful reports pertinent to the supply chain function. Monitors designated item inventory for adherence to appropriate approved levels and determines disposition of surplus material, scrap, or other excess material by transfer, usage, or sale. Develops, creates, and tracks product rejects, communicates results to suppliers, and to appropriate internal departments, and arranges for disposition of the defective material. Develop objectives in concert with supply chain management team goals and monitors daily application of the purchasing procedures for compliance. Recommends changes as appropriate to purchasing management in policies and procedures that enhance the purchasing activity or accomplishment of the core business. Acts as liaison between production group, Engineering, and customer services in providing timely product delivery. Investigates and resolves pricing discrepancies and variances between (1) purchase order and acknowledgement (2) purchase order and invoice (3) and invoice and standard cost. Updates pricing and delivery on Purchase Orders from order acknowledgements, advising project management of any delivery schedule changes that will adversely affect the project plan. Must be able to collaborate with others (including in person) to proactively develop solutions.   Occasional Job Responsibilities: Issues raw materials. Participates in data entry of cycle counts for raw material. Perform some clerical duties as directed.   Job Requirements: Requires education generally equivalent to an Associate’s degree in supply chain, business or a related discipline 1-2 years of experience, or equivalent training and experience. Requires strong negotiation skills in dealings with vendors. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, and ERP systems desirable. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively work with others. Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide