Supply Chain Buyer

BUYER

JOB SUMMARY: Manage assigned commodities as required in a dynamic environment to meet corporate objectives in the most efficient manner to minimize risk, reduce cost, and eliminate waste, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

REPORTS TO: Purchasing Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Review assigned commodities for material budget as required.

· Recommend and maintain supplier relationships to meet corporate objectives.

· Ensure availability of materials to meet production schedules.

· Assist in make/buy decisions.

· Negotiate contracts to meet corporate objectives.

· Approve purchase orders to ensure compliance to requirements for assigned

commodities.

· Work with various departments to establish manufacturers of

required components.

· Maintain databases to ensure data is correct for components and supplier

information.

· Review market trends and analysis to ensure best practices are driven within your perspective commodities.

· Ensure purchase orders are issued to cover requirements for assigned

products, goods, and services.

· Review and coordinate suppliers on time delivery performance, quality, cost reductions, inventory turns and multiple sourcing.

· Develop and implement strategic sourcing activities to meet department objectives.

· Actively participate in companywide Project Management Teams as assigned,

· Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field AND two years of buying

experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and

experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been

achieved.

· 2 or more years’ experience as a Buyer or a related field, preferably in

manufacturing.

· The ability to think strategic and tactical.

· Effective verbal, written, flexibility, decision-making, multitasking and interpersonal skills.

· Knowledge of MRP applications a must.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Ability to travel as necessary.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance; a 401k plan; paid leaves for Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement; tuition reimbursement. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Compensation:

We anticipate filling this position as a Buyer with an expected compensation range of $60,000 - $70,500. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

E.O.E. Minority/Female/Disabled Veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person