What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Robert Half?
Robert Half is partnering with a manufacturing company is Oshkosh, WI for a Jr. Buyer. The Purchasing Jr Buyer collaborates with the Purchasing Manager to compile information and reports for reconciling purchase orders and managing incoming raw materials. This person will act as a liaison between the Purchasing and Accounting Departments, requiring attention to detail, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a willingness to collaborate with other business units.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing raw material requests against open orders and on-hand quantities
- Preparing and submitting purchase orders for raw materials and supply items based on MRP, Production direction, or other input sources
- Managing inbound freight options and booking shipments
- Researching and reconciling variances between purchase order, receiving, and invoice pricing documents
- Tracking and reconciling incoming shipments
- Following up on supplier shipments and requesting samples when needed
- Maintaining accurate unit costs, shipping dates, anticipated delays, and other relevant information within the ERP system
- Communicating with multiple internal business units, such as accounting and receiving departments
- Reviewing daily delivery receipts report, investigating and addressing variances
- Maintaining supplier contacts and ensuring information is up-to-date
- Facilitating vendor setup when required in collaboration with Accts Payable (Katie)
- Handling other duties as assigned
