Buyer - Unlimited Growth Potential

Seeking a candidate responsible for purchasing/releasing bulk materials based on forecasted schedules, and ensuring materials are available for production startup. This includes, selection of vendors, pricing, availability, inventory control and quality. Role is direct hire, full-time ON-SITE (not remote or hybrid). Chemical experience a plus.

Duties include:

• Obtain bids and place orders for all production requirements

• Generate and monitor purchase orders

• Supply accounting with copy of purchase order and e-mail/fax info to vendors

• Verify materials received are as ordered (correct materials, quantity, and quality)

• Post production and enter bulk receipts daily

• Update/ Coordinate bulk unloading schedule

• Notify customer/vendor of any issues and resolve within a timely manner; if any problems with resolving issues that may affect production and/or operation of the plant, notify the General Manager

• Expedite materials, if necessary, to ensure delivery for production

• Handle special assignments as instructed by Supervisor

• Maintain files for vendors/customers, with telephone numbers, address information, shipping information, accounting information, correspondence, orders, releases and contact names

• Generate necessary paperwork for returns of materials that may be out of specification, overages, and damage; distribute information to all departments that would require this information

• Supply monthly reports to customers and internally when required

• Process memos, letters, and reports

• Review daily materials shortage report and advise management of any issues

• Wear all safety protective equipment required by the company

• Participate in regular inventory checks

• Cross-train with other employees in the department

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred and/or 5-7 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

· Previous Inventory Management or MRP experience preferred

· Logistical tracking skills a plus

· Proficiency in MSOffice, especially Excel, and Outlook

· Excellent communication skills. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to compute, analyze and apply all basic math concepts. Excellent time management, decision making, problem solving and organizational skills