Procurement Buyer

Posting Number: 201045

Job Title: Procurement Buyer & Planner

Location: Greater Dallas, TX or Bethlehem, PA

Job Description:

• Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems
• Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes
• Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times
• Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
• Manage the inter-company flow or materials between various locations
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
• Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned
• Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks)
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
• Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures

Requirements:

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics
• 8 to 10 years of experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer
• Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines
• Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel
• Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail
• Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills
• Able to influence others & manage conflict
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
• Extremely high standards of excellence
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
• Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods

Apply:

Complete your candidate profile at www.searchlogixgroup.com and refer to posting 201045 or as a second choice, email your information and requirements to resumes@searchlogixgroup.com. Only candidates who appear to meet the above criteria will receive an immediate response. Other resumes will be added to our database of active candidates for one year for other positions that come available and are a match with their background.