Buyer

Company Overview
Samoa Corporation is a dynamic manufacturer specializing in lubrication and fluid handling equipment. Owned by Samoa Industrial, a leading European company, Samoa Corporation designs and produces a broad range of products including pumps, flow meters, hoses, and electronic inventory control components.

Overview:

Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer is Responsible for developing relationships and negotiating with suppliers, quotes, prices, specifications, availability and delivery schedules. The Buyer will also coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner that meets quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze data and trends for changes needed to key information. Update ERP system with current information (costs, expected delivery dates, lead times, minimum order quantities, safety stock, quantity price breaks, etc.)

• Issue, create and manage Purchase Orders, receive and manage acknowledgements from Suppliers.

• Communicate with vendors in a professional manner to negotiate overall best pricing and set performance standards including, but not limited to; on-time delivery of parts, inventory, cost reduction, and lead times.

• Acquire and maintain technical understanding of products purchased.

• Interact with vendors and internal departments for order status, production scheduling, purchasing procedures and problem resolution.

• Expedite components as necessary to meet production requirements or respond to unexpected orders by expediting components in less than lead time.

• Generate and maintain vendor contact list and specification.

• Negotiate pricing, establishing payment terms and day-to-day corresponding via e-mail and telephone.

• Identify and resolve supplier quality and delivery problems together with the Quality department.

• Work closely with all internal customers to stay informed of changes in bills of material and manufacturing schedules.

• Prepare various reports for stock levels, shortages, stock usage, purchasing statistics, etc.

• Interact with other buyers in the company to share best practices and methods.

• Remain current on economic, industrial and other trends that may affect prices and market.

• Coordinate with operations on new product development.

• Assist management team with maintaining inventory accuracy.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

• Minimum 1 - 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience dealing with international suppliers is a plus

• Strong working knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing procedures is a plus

• Knowledge and experience with bills of material is a plus

• Ability to organize pickups/deliveries of goods/logistics knowledge

• Strong organizational skills and attention to details

• Strong working knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing procedures

• Strong understanding of computers and ERP Software

• Deep knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite, especially Excel

Essential Functions:

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for assigned materials or services.

• Maintain inventory levels according to production and sales needs.

• Resolve supplier issues regarding quality, price, or delivery.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records.

• Travel to visit vendors as requested.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Weaverville, NC 28787 (Required)

Work Location: In person