Buyer

Extremely well run and highly profitable manufacturer of sophisticated capital equipment used in Packaging applications seeks an experience Manufacturing Buyer to join the purchasing team. This role is open due to a pending retirement of an existing buyer on the team. Ideal candidates will have background procuring Electrical Systems/Components but we will consider solid candidates with other Production Purchasing background in a manufacturing environment. Awesome benefits and good career growth potential. The company also offers a lucrative profit sharing plan that has an extremely good track record of paying out solid quarterly bonus's.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under little or no supervision, the Buyer analyzes, plans and coordinates the procurement of purchased materials to meet delivery and inventory goals. They are to act as authorized agents of the company with the responsibility to commit company resources through the procurement of goods and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using the ERP system, runs reports to analyze demand for assigned projects and/ or commodities according to current production jobs assigned to start per the Master Schedule.
• Runs Crystal reports to analyze safety stock and determine appropriate levels and buy according to replenishment guidelines and company policy.
• Manage the firm and released purchase orders to ensure all confirmations and communications are attached. Verify that delivery dates and notation on orders are accurate and reflect the most current information.
• Coordinate the return of discrepant parts to the vendor and resolve any quality issues that may impact future production builds.
• Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers within lead time and expedite if needed for both production and stock parts.
• Monitor the receiving report to ensure all delinquent orders are noted and updated and add parts to the Hot List if needed.
• Routinely interfaces with internal departments: Master Planning, Production Control, Inventory, Receiving and Shipping, Engineering, and Customer Service to make sure the needs of our internal customers are met.
• Submit Request for Quotes to potential suppliers, evaluate and negotiate the establish price to purchase the best quality parts at an acceptable price point and the most reliable delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS: ·

Experience and Skills

• Experience in purchasing or materials planning required.

• Data entry and bill of materials experience.

• MRP/ERP experience preferred.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with experience in Windows-based environment.

• Proficient with databases and MS Office, including Excel and Word.

• Proven ability to accurately work with detailed records while consistently meeting deadlines.