What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at FPC of Savannah?
Buyer
Our publicly traded 1B revenue manufacturing client has a critical need for a Buyer with excellent Microsoft Excel Acumen to join its Materials Management Team in the Albertville-Huntsville Area. On-Site role.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiating/purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies from suppliers. Direct and Indirect!
- Evaluate Supplier Quotes and maintains daily communication with suppliers to ensure OTD.
- Optimize inventory levels to drive OTD, while maximizing turns & minimizing carrying costs.
- PFEP Making materials flow fluently while keeping TCO in mind
- Skilled in Make vs. Buy analysis.
- Move with a sense of urgency, while maintaining the collaborative attitude to work cross-functionally for lasting success.
Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience
- Minimum of 5 years professional supply chain experience
- Global Supplier experience plus exposure to LEAN methodology
- Experience with contract reviews and negotiations
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Advanced computer skills and proficient with Excel, Access and ERP systems (JDE a plus)
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000