Buyer

Band 7 Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing essential materials for Vermont operations. Duties include researching materials suppliers and comparing costs, negotiating purchase agreements, and developing inventory controls to identify demand for new materials. Oversee inventory process and controls for VT Operations.

Essential Functions:

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and the Carris Reels leadership team.
• Manage monthly and year-end inventory process.
• Assure robust, predictable, consistent flow of materials and services to manufacturing sites.
• Team with local production managers and buyers to establish and maintain demand driven inventory levels for raw materials.
• Actively negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to assure the best possible materials, pricing, and terms for Carris Reels
• Maintain vendor file records and transactions
• Monitor, assess, manage, mitigate, and report supply chain risks as they arise.
• Assign purchase orders/packing slips to invoices and send to corporate office.
• Research and resolve vendor/customer inquiries
• Input records into electronic (paperless) filing system
• Communicate with multiple divisions and management regarding receivers and purchases
• Assist in month / annual period closings
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Assist customer service team during vacations and absences
• Other duties as assigned

Employee Owners at Carris enjoy:

• A Lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Fantastic Benefits- Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• Weekly payroll
• Discounted company branded employee gear and other perks
• Regular, year-round schedules
• Paid holidays

QUALIFICATIONS:

•             2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing organization as a purchasing professional preferred.

•             Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) accreditation preferred.

•             Demonstrated ability to partner with multiple teams across an organization- site management, engineering, human resources, maintenance, etc.

•             Strong negotiation skills.

•             Excellent, data-driven analytical skills required.

•             Excellent project management and organizational skills required

•             Experience with international purchasing – including logistics, exchange rates, certifications, etc. preferred.

•             Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.

•             Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Salary : $23 - $26