Buyer

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Buyer to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services. This role requires a strong understanding of supply chain management, procurement processes, and ERP systems to support manufacturing operations and meet organizational objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Issues purchase orders that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers
• Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities
• Order stockroom supplies and raw materials based on established reorder points
• Place MRO purchase orders with established supply base
• Ensure confirmations are received for all purchase orders
• Monitors and evaluates supplier delivery performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill
• Support cost reduction program by evaluating alternate suppliers, materials and purchase quantities
• Support material expediting for schedule changes and equipment downtime
• Assist Inventory Specialist with inventory reduction initiatives
• Ensure all outside contractors have valid certificates of insurance
• Resolve receipt discrepancies with suppliers by working with receiving, accounting and supplier
• Work with Quality Department, Scheduling, Accounting and suppliers for proper and timely handling of non-conforming materials
• Obtain quotes and samples for new program activities as requested
• Follow established purchasing policies and quality standards.
• Follow IATF Purchasing requirements including vendor auditing and performance.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier files, and documentation for audits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience required
• 3 plus years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required
• ISM or APICS certification preferred
• Experience with MRP and e-commerce required
• Experience with JIT, VMI, Lean Manufacturing and Kanban preferred
• Knowledge of ISO9001including RoHS, REACH and Conflict Materials
• Strong negotiation skills required
• MS Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint required
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required
• Effective interface with all internal and external contacts
• Must possess good communication skills, written and verbal, and must be able to interact with customers and employees.
• Strong attention to details, highly organized, able to multi-task.
• Must be punctual and dependable, able to work with little supervision.