Buyer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and execute daily procurement transactions by managing requisitions, purchase orders, change orders and supplier validation.
• Proactively monitor supplier performance - to improve on-time delivery, product quality and reduce lead-times.
• Manage direct spend to preferred suppliers while documenting exceptions and escalating as needed.
• Monitor and expedite late Purchase Orders. Liaise closely with the planning department for all items that will not meet the requirements of the Production Schedule and provide solutions, as necessary.
• Proactively challenge and support the vendors to identify and deliver improvements.
• Manage the resolution of invoices pending payment in a timely manner.
• Participate in meetings and keep up to date on issues related to Purchase Order delivery, vendor performance, Metrics, capacity constraints and other related Supply Chain issues.
• Achieve target On-time delivery and Lead-time and inventory turn levels based on manufacturing and supply chain capacity/flexibility.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Represent the organization in a responsible and professional manner.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline/ supply chain management (Desirable).
• Proficient IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and Other MS Office Applications.
• ERP knowledge such as Sage, Oracle or SAP.