The role of the Buyer is to process purchase orders, successfully interact with suppliers along with other departments, and answer questions relating to purchasing. This position is also responsible to organize and analyze data to ensure practices and procedures are working properly to improve margins.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter and process company purchase orders for a variety of consumables, plant supplies, equipment, parts, tooling, and other outsourced products from suppliers
• Obtain supplier acknowledgments and regularly communicate planned delivery dates and lead times with customer service and sales
• Monitor inventory levels and place replenishment PO’s with suppliers for existing business
• Attend the daily production meeting and communicate planned supplier delivery dates for upcoming customer shipments
• Gain and continue to learn an in-depth understanding and level of product knowledge related to consumables and other products regularly purchased
• Negotiate and source assigned commodities; create cost savings opportunities
• Interacts daily with sales, customer service, and accounting to provide exceptional internal and external customer service

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required.

• Problem-solving, time management, and communication skills are a must
• Possess excellent people skills and be an independent worker
• Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and Email proficiency
• Previous purchasing experience required
• Pre-employment drug screening required
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Education and Experience:

BS Degree in Business with an emphasis on Purchasing is desired. Previous work experience and training may be an acceptable "equivalent" based on his/her experience. The ability to work with limited supervision, as well as perform effectively in a team-oriented environment is a must. Three or more years purchasing experience preferred.