Buyer

Overview

ESCO Plastics, A Colson Group company, is seeking a Buyer. Responsible for purchasing items from international suppliers ensuring on time delivery of quality parts. Utilize a systematic approach in processing DMR (rejects) and obtaining corrective action from suppliers.

Essential Job Functions

· Reviews purchasing suggestions and issues purchase orders.

· Researches and implements opportunities to reduce product costs and inventory investments.

· Process monthly supplier scorecards.

· Lead or function as a team member on cross-functional teams to develop and execute new product.

· Manage day to day supplier interactions (ordering, delivery time, invoice payment) and coordinate issues with Sales team.

· Update Epicor Horizon Report daily.

· Process DMR (rejects) by dispositioning material and coordinate with Accounting the issuance of debit memos to suppliers.

· Execute Engineering change notices with suppliers.

· Utilizing Buyer's Workbench follow up, confirm, expedite PO's on a daily basis.

Knowledge

· Required Bachelor's Degree

· Certification a plus - C.P.M.; C.P.S.M.

Experience

· One to two years related experience and/or training.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships
• Experience in managing and dealing with international suppliers.
• Proficiency in MS Office - Excel, Power Point, Word
• Experience in MRP environment preferred; Epicor software a plus.

Note*

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. The position requires operating or working around heavy equipment, which if performed while under the influence of drugs (including marijuana) or alcohol could result in errors in judgment, inattentiveness or diminished coordination, dexterity or composure that could in turn result in mistakes that would endanger the health and safety of you and others.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000