Buyer (3028)

The buyer is responsible for all purchasing-related functions that support production and administrative needs. This could include researching item selections, taking inventory of current supplies/product, maintaining proper inventory levels of supplies as needed/required for manufacturing needs, and collaborating with all suppliers to meet the production plan needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct inventory of supplies or work with supervision/managers to determine which products need ordered
2. Track the purchase order’s progress after placement
3. Work with all suppliers to ensure timely delivery of product and supplies
4. Email purchase orders to suppliers - this involves determining delivery dates for product needed from suppliers, updating, and emailing of purchase orders
5. Collaborate with supervisors/managers to stay within department budgets
6. Communicate current and future (forecasted) needs to suppliers
7. Maintain accurate purchase order records within business system
8. Work with shipping material handlers and/or shipping supervisor to prioritize shipments to suppliers, if necessary
9. Supervision of truck driver(s)
10. Supervision of raw material inventory and raw material area
11. Function as a Designated Employer Representative (DER) for DOT Drug testing compliance (if/when applicable)
12. Attend daily leadership meeting to communicate delivery issues from suppliers
13. Determine truckloads to expeditiously keep product flow to and from secondary suppliers when necessary – this may include arranging trucking externally to deliver or pick up at designated suppliers, or pre-planning box truck trips to maximize product movement and keep driver’s hours within allowable timeframe
14. Follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies
15. Ensure work areas are clean, sanitary, and safe
16. Report all work-related accidents/incidents to supervisor no matter how minor
17. Wear personal protection equipment in required specified areas, which may include any of the following, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and gloves
18. Perform specific tasks and assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by supervisor(s)
19. Notify supervisor(s) according to procedures when you will be late or absent from work
20. File complaints/grievances with supervisor(s) according to procedures

OTHER:

Duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

1. Enthusiastic and excellent communication skills
2. Critical thinking skills
3. Organization and prioritization skills
4. Strong people skills to collaborate with team members and suppliers
5. Negotiation skills to collaborate with suppliers and make better deals for the company
6. An understanding of purchase order software platforms
7. Good diligence to ensure all purchase orders are accurate
8. Ability to collaborate with a team 
9. Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company
10. IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs
11. Computer literate, keyboarding skills
12. Intermediate computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Etc.)
13. 3-5 years of experience in a similar role preffered
14. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment a plus