Buyer

Job description

Forge Resources Group, a leader in the production of steel solutions for a variety of industries through custom closed die forging, hot forming, and fabrication, is looking for a Buyer in our DeKalb, IL corporate office.

The Buyer role manages raw material inputs and vendor performance to support department and company key performance indicators. Organizational growth has resulted in a requirement to expand the supply chain team. Forge Resources Group is seeking a team member dedicated to procurement per the description below:

Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics or equivalent
• 2-3 years previous experience in procurement or related field preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in an MRP and ERP System such as Microsoft GP or SAP
• Strong knowledge of MS Office programs
• Strong analytic skills
• Ability to work in strong team-based environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Problem solving capabilities
• Strong technical background preferred
• Self-starter with prioritization skills

Typical Duties:

• Manage material resource planning to ensure material is available
• Inventory management of materials, defining safety stock
• Manage Vendor performance and continuously assess capabilities through KPI’s
• Order all materials to proper specification and revisions
• Negotiate pricing and lead times with suppliers
• Provide monthly pricing trends and market research information
• Forecast and manage supply demands
• Coordinate with operations on procurement requirements
• Create and update purchase orders in ERP system
• Receipt of goods in ERP System
• Follow up on material purchased, delivered against PO’s
• Expedite product through internal as well as external processes as needed
• Hold suppliers accountable to promised lead times
• Specify and review suppliers based on capacity, pricing, quality and lead times
• Follow and keep current all purchasing procedural work instructions and documentation
• Work with Quality Department on resolving all raw material quality concerns with vendors
• Perform other tasks, duties as assigned

Forge Resources Group is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug Screen, physical and detailed background check. The Drug Screen includes screening for all drugs that are illegal under federal law, regardless of state or local ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person