Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for on-time delivery of raw materials by analyzing past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine suppliers value and yield. Assure internal inventory is correct and work with suppliers to maintain accurate supply to support production activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, select, order and purchase the most favorable price merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and other factors primarily through MPW
• Negotiate prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise
• Interview and work closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired product
• Authorize return of merchandise
• Evaluates inventor to control levels and conducts cycle counting of inventory
• Maintain files and records of materials and prices
• Track and expedite the delivery of past-due orders
• Meet with supplier representatives to review products, processes and contracts
• Responds and communicates to all other department’s requests
• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

1. High School Diploma or GED

2. 2-4 year degree preferred but not required

3. Experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required

4. Must be computer proficient

5. Work requires a high degree of accuracy so attention to detail is critical

6. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute percentages.

7. Ability to read and interpret policies/procedures/department guidelines/safety rules and regulations

8. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with co-workers, departments, supervisor and customers/vendors as job dictates.

Work Environment:

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.
• Noise levels may vary from low to high depending on the work area.
• Exposure to welding arc light, oxy-fuel torches, CNC machines, lathes, milling machines, and other power tools may occur.
• Work is performed in a well-lit, heated indoor office connected to the shop floor with adequate ventilation.
• Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.