Buyer - Positive Work Culture

JOB TITLE: Buyer (On-Site)

JOB SUMMARY: The Buyer is responsible for supplier management, order placement, material and inventory planning, organization, and process/management. Supports and executes material panning and procurement to obtain the highest quality products and services at competitive prices supporting the production plan and existing new product development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

• Researches and evaluates potential suppliers to ensure they can produce the quality and quantity of goods needed at the most competitive total cost.
• Maintains strategic relationships with suppliers and execute purchasing agreements and contracts.
• Constantly monitors inventory levels, production scheduling demand and executes to the MRP exception messages.
• Verifies demand and generates purchase orders and compares standard cost to the actual pricing. Mitigates and negotiates price increase.
• Plans and analyses inventory levels by verifying available on hand stock.
• Generates system purchase requisitions, places purchase orders and verifies part number specifications and price. Obtains purchased order confirmation from suppliers confirming price, delivery and payment terms.
• Issue replacement purchase orders as required on returned items and materials.
• Expedites material from suppliers to meet the master production plan.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolves shipment discrepancies from suppliers.
• Manages optimal inventory levels and develops a “plan for every part” to increase material availability and increase inventory turns.
• Maintains Purchase Order information accessible by sorting and filing documents by supplier and date.
• Provides commodity and pricing trends by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Develop stocking strategies to assure continuous supply in order to maintain maximum production levels at optimum cost that’s consistent with quality and product specifications.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of inventory control, purchasing and manufacturing/production planning.
• Computer proficiency: ERP system and Microsoft Office such as Excel including formulas, v/x-lookups and formatting.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures.
• Ability to operate office equipment including telephone, 10-key calculator, copier, and PC.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Climb stairs and walk/move on a variety of surfaces (including tile, wood, concrete and carpet)
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Use computer, keyboard, mouse and calculator constantly during entire shift.
• Sit, stand, kneel, twist, turn, stoop and/or squat occasionally.
• Sit/remain seated during entire shift, up to 4 hours at a time.
• Stand/remain upright and walk for up to 2 hours at a time including throughout building.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering, or a combination of work experience and education, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in Purchasing and/or Material Planning Management, preferably in food, personal care or similar industry.
• ERP systems experience required.

Benefits Offered:

• A competitive base wage
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Holidays, generous PTO program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, etc.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.