Buyer

Vaco is hiring for a Buyer located in Oakland Park, FL. This role will sit on-site and eventually go to a hybrid role. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:30am-5pm

POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for various inventory planning and purchasing of materials; including cost reduction & inventory management, ensuring quality of purchased products and improving supplier performance. Drive process improvement for efficiency and scalability through effective, professional, team collaboration

DELIVERABLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for accurate and efficient order processing for multiple facilities.

• Review MRP requisitions for inventory purchasing, analysis, and decisions

• Sourcing: manage the quotation process and analyze impact to determine the best value supplier
• Enter P.O.'s and follow up to ensure quality and on time deliveries
• Manage & resolve delivery, pricing, and/or quality issues in a timely manner
• Communicate progress, potential risks, and plans to appropriate teams
• Ensure data accuracy in Syspro (i.e. Due dates, MRP material item master data, etc.)

• Support and assist other departments to ensure efficient flow of purchasing transactions throughout the company (i.e. R&D, shipping/receiving, IT, Accounting, etc.)

Manage Domestic and International Supplier Relationships

• Research and evaluate suppliers based on quality, delivery, support, pricing, and capabilities, while building and maintaining quality working relationships
• Execute strategies and tactics to achieve best results regarding pricing, logistics, inventory, and payment terms

• Monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery; trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods
• Study market prices and trends, industry developments in purchasing, commodities, and/or supply chain
• Develop, update, and implement improved suppler and lean initiatives to improve process efficiencies and product quality, delivery, cost, etc.

Manage Inventory Targets and Customer Service Levels

• Manage inventory levels
• Analyze forecasted demand with historical demand
• Produce and maintain all reports
• Prioritize duties knowing where the biggest sense of urgency is required.

Model company values and behaviors

• Manage your individual performance, personal development, and training
• Support company's and team's initiatives

Perform other duties according to business needs

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience & Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in business administration and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the field; or equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience.
• CSCP/CPIM Certified or equivalent (preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (e.g. Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc…)
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP software required; ability to execute large volume of weekly SKUs while working material exceptions with a sense of urgency

• Good judgment in price negotiation and vendor selection
• Decisive and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills and good understanding of overall business objectives
• Inventory management and tactical execution
• Understanding of domestic and international procurement activities; international logistics experience a plus

• Excellent interpersonal & leadership skills; ability to work with others in a professional manner
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects with attention to detail
• Ability to handle changing priorities under tight deadlines
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, die casting, plastic injection molding, BOM, drawings, assembly, and stamping (preferred)
• Familiar with Lean concepts, practices, and procedures

• Occasional travel required

About the Company:
Vaco Staffing