Buyer

Job Title:

Buyer

Department:

Operations

Reports To:

COO

FLSA Status:

Exempt

You must answer the questions on the survey which will be sent after you apply. Anyone who doesn't answer the questions will not be considered.

Position Summary:  The Buyer manages materials and/or services to support the company's production plan. The Buyer is responsible for procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for tooling, packaging, production material, and outsource services. The Buyer will work closely with the Sourcing Manager to identify and develop supplier partnerships for production materials, and outsourcing services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily:

• Work with material planning software (for production) and Program Manager (for New Programs) to identify demand for material, components, outside services.
• Prepare purchase orders for all items.  This includes selecting vendors, obtaining quotes, negotiating prices, scheduling delivery, and ensuring delivered products meet specifications (with Quality Team).
• Track daily receipt of goods entry and status of outsource processes.
• Update Planning software and Planning team upon task completion and schedule changes.
• Maintain supplier relationships and develop new and alternate suppliers.
• Develop and maintain files on product costs.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all procurement processes.

Competencies:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.
• Quality - Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Solicits and applies customer feedback.
• Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Lean Manufacturing – Exercises a commitment to driving value and eliminating waste.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Education/Experience:  Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Ability:  Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
• Mathematical Ability:  Must be able to conduct many types of mathematical problems including the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability:  Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, individuals must have strong computer related skills including familiarization with word processing, spreadsheet, and MRP/ERP software.
• Certificates and Licenses: APICS/CPIM desired

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.