Position Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for optimizing material cost, inventory levels, and lead-times for components/raw materials in a multi-location global manufacturing environment. The Buyer is expected to fully leverage the ERP System to drive the execution of material procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

· Evaluate and select suppliers to support business objectives

· Analyze, develop and maintain MRP rules through SAP to have the right product at the right location at the right time

· Update and maintain SAP parameters to ensure accuracy of planning inputs (ie. lead time, safety stock requirements, preferred supplier, minimum order quantities, price lists)

· Manage and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support customer requirements.

• Actively negotiate supplier pricing, terms, and lead-times to provide the greatest overall value.
• Responsible for working with the Quality Department to resolve material rejection issues
• Demonstrates continuous effort to streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality service to internal customer's

Education and Professional Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in supply chain management preferred

· 2-5 years related experience preferred

Technical Requirements:

· ERP system experience required. SAP Business One experience preferred.

· Experience procuring material via Material Requirements Planning tool preferred

· Must have experience using Microsoft Office Applications

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred

· Must be highly detail oriented

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required

· Strong communication skills required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $60,532.80 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person