What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Buyer position at Bonnell Aluminum?
We are looking for an ambitious individual wanting to pursue a career path in the supply-chain industry. You will be responsible for overseeing and meeting due dates for goods and materials used within an aluminum extrusion company.
This role will require a basic understanding of standard costing, negotiation, elements of a basic contract, payment terms, logistics, lead times, min/max inventory levels, international shipments, supplier/vendor selection, production schedule and supporting multiple value-streams with varying supply needs.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Receive, track and report ALL materials received or shipped out of the CASTING department on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.- Update spreadsheets for all incoming and outgoing Logs.
- Update spreadsheets for Consignment Prime and Consignment Alloy Materials and monitor their usage.
- Work with suppliers on shipment discrepancies.
- Create a month-end report in conjunction with all other plants involved.
- Schedule incoming scrap and prime shipments to the Carthage Plant.
- Purchase Casting Supplies.
- Backup for entering CASTING department production.
- Keep a spreadsheet for Environmental on logs for the state inspections.
- Enter stock orders for plant production needs
- Enter nonstock purchase orders for the plant.
- Purchase safety items that will promote safety for employees and plant.
- Order safety shoes and uniforms for employees.
- Work with Accounts Payable matching invoices for payment and correcting any invoices with discrepancies.
- Negotiate with vendors on prices and keep a record on all cost savings.
- Manage and obtain all certificate of insurance on all vendors that do work at the plant
- Obtain all information needed to add new vendors to JD Edwards system.
- Manage ISO documents on all approved suppliers in our ISO system.
- Issue debit memos for all items returned and credits due to Bonnell.
- Issue C debit memos for all non-product items sold from our plant.
What You'll Need to Have:
- Basic understanding of MRP and ERP systems
- Spanish and English-speaking a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Basic knowledge of supplier selection and quoting
- General understanding of supply-chain processes within a manufacturing environment
- Prior and/or current education within the Supply-Chain Management (SCM) industry is highly desired.
- Sourcing, negotiation and buying goods and services that meet our Companies operational requirements.
- Self-manage and prioritize tasks as situations with demand and material visibility fluctuate.
What You'll Love About Us:
- Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
- We're People Leaders
- We provide you with an opportunity to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. We support passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan Matching
- Paid Vacation
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
This role will require a basic understanding of standard costing, negotiation, elements of a basic contract, payment terms, logistics, lead times, min/max inventory levels, international shipments, supplier/vendor selection, production schedule and supporting multiple value-streams with varying supply needs.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Receive, track and report ALL materials received or shipped out of the CASTING department on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.- Update spreadsheets for all incoming and outgoing Logs.
- Update spreadsheets for Consignment Prime and Consignment Alloy Materials and monitor their usage.
- Work with suppliers on shipment discrepancies.
- Create a month-end report in conjunction with all other plants involved.
- Schedule incoming scrap and prime shipments to the Carthage Plant.
- Purchase Casting Supplies.
- Backup for entering CASTING department production.
- Keep a spreadsheet for Environmental on logs for the state inspections.
- Enter stock orders for plant production needs
- Enter nonstock purchase orders for the plant.
- Purchase safety items that will promote safety for employees and plant.
- Order safety shoes and uniforms for employees.
- Work with Accounts Payable matching invoices for payment and correcting any invoices with discrepancies.
- Negotiate with vendors on prices and keep a record on all cost savings.
- Manage and obtain all certificate of insurance on all vendors that do work at the plant
- Obtain all information needed to add new vendors to JD Edwards system.
- Manage ISO documents on all approved suppliers in our ISO system.
- Issue debit memos for all items returned and credits due to Bonnell.
- Issue C debit memos for all non-product items sold from our plant.
What You'll Need to Have:
- Basic understanding of MRP and ERP systems
- Spanish and English-speaking a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Basic knowledge of supplier selection and quoting
- General understanding of supply-chain processes within a manufacturing environment
- Prior and/or current education within the Supply-Chain Management (SCM) industry is highly desired.
- Sourcing, negotiation and buying goods and services that meet our Companies operational requirements.
- Self-manage and prioritize tasks as situations with demand and material visibility fluctuate.
What You'll Love About Us:
- Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
- We're People Leaders
- We provide you with an opportunity to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. We support passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan Matching
- Paid Vacation
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement