What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Mann Lake Ltd.?
Come be a part of our growing Company!
- Pay is based on experience
As a Buyer for Mann Lake, you are responsible for the planning, selecting, negotiating and buying of parts and materials for re-sale and produced products. You are a critical link in the Supply Chain Process, collaborating with internal managers, suppliers and vendors balancing supply and demand and ensuring seamless delivery of materials on time and on budget.
What You'll Do:
At Mann Lake every day brings something new:
- Authorize and issue all purchase orders and ensure compliance company policy and procedure.
- Monitor all purchase orders and maintain effective relationship with suppliers and sourcing team.
- Develop and maintain relationships with new suppliers, manage items information and update purchasing data in company systems.
- Evaluate the performance of all carriers, suppliers and goods delivered and make pertinent, researched recommendations to improve the buying process.
- Maintain strong customer service relationships and ensure timely delivery by monitoring product progress and development.
- Monitor potential stock out caused by delivery delay etc. and take necessary actions to ensure availability of product.
- Manage supplier relations and production delivery and maintain effective system monitor all product deliveries for suppliers.
- Prepare and evaluate all bids, contacts and vendor agreements and ensure accuracy and price for same.
- Research and identify alternative sources for rejected, late and backordered items.
- Manage all communication and negotiate with suppliers on price and delivery terms to reduce inventory levels and cost.
- Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders.
Your Skills & Experience:
You're right for this job if you:
- Experience in an ERP system, preferably NetSuite or Oracle.
- Strong written and oral skills.
- Must be flexible and adapt quickly to changes.
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrate ability to perform mental tasks such as making decisions, learning, thinking rationally and exercising good judgment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred -OR- 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing/planning field -OR- a combination of Education and Experience listed above.
- Previous buying experience in a manufacturing strongly, preferred. International sourcing experience, a plus.
Why You'll Love Mann Lake:
Our Team
Like a hive, we work together to get things done and make a lasting impact on others. We are committed to our work and many of us spend our free time working with the products we produce and sell, maintaining our own beehives and raising chickens.
Great Benefits
- Paid holidays and earned PTO
- Comprehensive medical, vision and dental
- Life insurance and disability
- FSA and HSA
- 401k with company match after 1 year
- Employee discount on products
Opportunities to Grow
If you are looking for a place you can develop and hone your skills while creating a career…you’ve found it! We love seeing our Teams succeed and helping them reach the next level in their career development.
We are an expanding company and continue to acquire companies that align with our mission and values. Our recent additions include; Kelley Beekeeping, Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds Unlimited and Shastina Millwork.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally, including the telephone.
- Mobility within the work facility - ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to operate in house computer systems, a computer keyboard and telephone.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
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807 W Main St, Clarkson, Kentucky 42726
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