What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Image Associates Inc.?
Memphis area specialty chemicals manufacturing company, which provides excellent benefits, needs a Senior Buyer, MRO Buyer, or Purchasing Agent. This job is primarily one as an MRO Buyer. You will be responsible for the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services necessary for the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations in the company.
The selected candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment, with a history of success in purchasing, sourcing, and supply chain management. From time to time, you will also buy raw materials, equipment, supplies and services necessary for production.
- Identify and foster good relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Submit Requests for Proposal, examine bids.
- Research suppliers and negotiate prices and contracts
- Manage inventory and ensure stock availability to minimize downtime
- Audit vendors for delivery and quality performance
- Enforce standards and oversee indirect spending management
- Resolve invoice issues, price adjustments, credits, working with accounts payable and vendors.
- Develop alternate sources that minimize risk to the company
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors’ degree preferred plus at least three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing company.
- Some experience in contract negotiations with vendors or suppliers is a plus
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
- Must have excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Should have a good track record in purchase expediting.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other major MRP systems is required.