Buyer

Department: Supply Chain

Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Operations

The AboveAir Buyer will be responsible for the issuance of purchase orders as required by our MRP system. In addition, the Buyer is responsible for the individual management of suppliers to ensure excellent performance including high quality materials delivered on-time. The Buyer will also create and drive improved material productivity through savings projects they are assigned or that they create.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Manage the issuance of purchase orders as recommended by the planning system or as requested by management.
• Manage PO approval process, PO revisions, supplier confirmation and maintenance of all purchase orders.
• Manages supplier bidding process with creation of RFQs submission to suppliers and summary returned information as requested.
• Controls Suppliers compliance to on time delivery, terms and conditions, supply contracts and product specifications.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives, cost reduction activities and other duties as assigned.
• Drive sourcing solutions for existing products as directed by executive management.
• Responsible for communication flow between suppliers and A/P to insure timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Manage supplier quality issues including return material authorization, cause and corrective action documentation and supplier credits.
• Achieve cost saving projects on time and to budget.
• Manage parameters in the planning system to ensure accurate purchasing resulting actions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making/Judgement
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Skills

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Supply Chain or related business field. MBA a plus.

Experience: 5 Years of experience in Purchasing, medium-volume manufacturing industry experience. Contractor Management experience (preferred).

Computer Skills: Excellent in Microsoft Excel. ERP systems experience with PRMS, LX, Oracle, SAP or similar preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: CPSM or CPIM Preferred

Hearing Requirements: Hear in normal audio range with or without correction and ability to wear hearing protection constantly while in the manufacturing area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment is a light industrial environment requiring steel toed shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection. This environment includes forklift traffic and the moving of heavy parts. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels. The employee may be exposed to a variety of temperatures due to seasonal conditions.

The AboveAir Management has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and AboveAir reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as they may deem appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000