Buyer

Buyer

JOB TITLE: Buyer

JOB TYPE: Exempt

JOB LOCATION: Medford, Park Falls, or Ladysmith                              

POSITION SUMMARY: Reviews material requirements for actual and forecasted sales and purchases the highest quality materials, parts and components, etc. at the most cost-effective pricing while meeting delivery requirements.  Analyzes material requirements to determine when materials will be needed, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing assigned suppliers assuming Total Cost of Ownership methodology
• Support company goals such as On Time Delivery, Quality, Cost, and Risk
• With oversight, create, maintain, and communicate inventory stocking and replenishment strategy for assigned supply base through data collection/analysis, internal collaborative discussion, and market intelligence
• Daily tactical management of all purchase orders which includes, creation/maintenance, expedites/de expedites, and date acknowledgements
• System maintenance which includes supplier on boarding, part number creation, planning parameter maintenance
• Ensures supplier non-conformances and appropriate corrective actions are taken to resolve root cause issues
• Assist in reconciling invoices and receiving transaction discrepancies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Sourcing fundamentals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel for data mining and management
• Working knowledge of MRP functionality as it relates to job responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills focusing on teamwork and servicing internal and external customers
• Principles of logical and critical thinking to solve practical problems
• Might have a high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities 

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.  CPM or CPIM certification preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years’ related experience. 

COMPUTER SKILLS: Familiarity with MS Office and various business software (AS400, WS One Source, JD Edwards, Power BI, and Paradigm Nexus)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, keyboards, or keypads. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and to reach with hands and arms.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position.  It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job.  The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested.  All requirements are subject to change over time, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Qualifications

Salary : $58,000 - $68,000