What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Steele Solutions Inc?
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer/Planner reviews material requirements for actual and forecasted sales, and plans and purchases the highest quality materials, parts, and components, etc. at the most cost-effective pricing while meeting delivery requirements.
The Buyer analyzes material requirements to determine when materials will be needed, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Run MRP status reports and analyze for adequate levels of materials to meet projected production needs.
- Review all purchase or MRP requisitions and order accordingly, ensuring the purchase of the highest quality materials, parts, components, or services at the most cost-effective pricing, while meeting delivery requirements.
- Process purchase orders and/or blanket orders and order needed materials to meet production requirements.
- Release work orders for the shop to process.
- Coordinate with suppliers for materials and parts, ensuring the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards.
- Process returns and replacements for defective materials and parts.
- Set up part numbers for purchase & manufactured items as needed, including pricing, costing, lead-time, supplier, and MRP planning information.
- Assist in reconciling invoice and receiving transaction discrepancies.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs.
- Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
- Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Qualification Requirements:
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related major such as Supply Chain Management and at least one year of related experience; OR an Associate degree coursework and 2 years of related experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency required
- JobBoss (MPR) experience a plus
- Ability to read and interpret purchasing related documents such as catalogs, product-related literature, and technical books and/or manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and with other employees of the organization.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- The position requires a valid driver’s license
We offer employees a challenging and rewarding career path, supported by education and training development as well as opportunities for advancement within our company. We are successful because our employees are taken care of, challenged and rewarded. Check out our perks:
- Incentive bonus program
- Competitive insurance benefits
- Generous PTO allowance
- Employee recognition for outstanding performance
- Collaborative atmosphere
- Everyday business casual dress
- Career Development - educational and training opportunities
- Annual company activities – picnics/holiday parties/outings/contests
- Exceptionally clean and safe manufacturing facility
