Buyer

POSTION TITLE: BUYER

DEPARTMENT: Purchasing

REPORTS TO: Manager, Materials

HOURS/SCHEDULE: 8:00am-4:30pm

HOURLY/SALARY STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Buyer is responsible for managing a variety of material requirements to support the needs of the company.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procure raw materials, components, and finished goods in a timely and cost-effective manner, with emphasis on steel/aluminum products, upholstery materials, and molded plastic items.
• Support negotiations with raw material suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and availability with delivery requirements.
• Support Fabric Council with sourcing activities and assisting in developing new supplier relationships.
• Support activities related to an established Asian fabricator handling direct-to-customer sales orders, as needed.
• Resolve supply chain issues to maintain material flow and minimize delays.
• Manage buyer’s workbench and MRP exception messages to ensure on-time orders.
• Maintain parts and supplier records within MRP to reflect changes in lead time, order quantity, and demand.
• As necessary, work collaboratively with suppliers to expedite orders to meet changes in demand.
• Utilize data collection and market research techniques to establish sources of supply, assess vendor performance, and support demand forecasting.
• Assist in evaluating supplier agreements, assessing supplier performance, and demand forecasting.
• Use basic statistical tools for demand forecasting, cost analysis, and supply planning.

COMPETENCIES: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS) is preferred.
• Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Excel, Outlook, and Word).
• Presentation skills with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Video conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business field will accept equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years professional purchasing in traditional manufacturing environment
• Solid negotiation and business development skills required.
• Exposure to international supplier relationships preferred.
• Understanding of supplier relationship management and materials requirements planning (MRP).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, management, and co-workers.
• APICS or other professional certifications a plus.
• Ability to read and understand material drawings a plus.
• Sound understanding of coil, sheet, general line, tube steel, upholstery material, and molded plastic items sources a plus.

Hussey Seating Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.