Buyer

** Buyer**
**Job Category****:** Administrative

**Requisition Number****:** BUYER005772

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**Job Details**
**Description**
**Job Summary:** Contributes to the profitability of corporate operations through the successful purchasing, distribution and inventory turns of assigned product lines working within a procurement team maximizing supply chain logistics.
**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
* Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly purchases/inventory results to forecast purchasing requirements
* Utilize commodity/supply chain strategies covering commodities, service and supplier processes throughout the enterprise to deliver maximum value, standardization and purchasing leverage
* Execute strategies and plans to meet the company short and long-term supply chain management/inventory control requirements and savings goals
* Support the corporate strategy of partnering with customers and suppliers to develop a strategic vision for driving costs down and increasing bottom line savings, timely deliveries, and internal customer satisfaction
* Communicate with company managers/director and work within the long term agreements with suppliers, identifying opportunities to right-size the supplier base and implement consistent pricing terms
* Maintains inventory data, levels, and cycle turns for assigned product line(s) in accordance with company guidelines
* Prepares purchase orders and timely system input for processing
* Track vendor orders to ensure timely delivery of products
* Maintain a strong communication and professional relationships with vendors and company teams
* Ensure 100% compliance with all standard operating procedures as they relate to company policy and any associated Federal, State or OSHA guidelines
**Skills and Qualifications:**
* 2-5 years progressive experience in purchasing, inventory, and supply chain management with extensive knowledge in MRO, preferably in a strategic setting of a mid to large size organization
* Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Production/Operations a plus
* Proven experience in systems and/or project implementation (SAP, Workplace, Business Objects, Maximo, Oracle)
* Strong computer skills, analytic skills, and problem-solving skills utilizing Microsoft Excel/Word
* Ability to conduct Ad-hoc analysis as requested
* Ability to handle multiple tasks within the company to achieve objectives with awareness of deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to identify processes needing improvement and to recommend improvements
* Flexible work schedule
Six Flags supports a smoke and drug free work environment.
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