Buyer

Job Responsibilities:

• Foster and maintain mutual respect with both suppliers and colleagues.
• Prepare requests for bids on commodities with long lead times and high costs.
• Ensure the selection of the best suppliers based on quality, price, on-time delivery, and technical expertise.
• Select and uphold high-quality supply sources.
• Evaluate the performance of current and potential suppliers.
• Inform departments of any changes in raw material parameters that could impact operations.
• Address and resolve communication issues, manufacturing process challenges, or delivery delays with suppliers.
• Research and analyze cost data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and profit improvement.
• Develop strategies for managing raw material inventories, addressing challenges such as product life cycles, artwork changes, and chemical shelf lives.
• Manage purchase order volumes and inventory turnover in alignment with company’s procurement strategy.
• Keep thorough and accurate records of all issues and communications related to each purchase order.
• Expedite or delay purchase orders as necessary to support changes in the production schedule.
• Align purchases with Make-to-Order and JIT manufacturing strategies.
• Maintain open communication between the Purchasing department and other areas within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• An Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• 4 years of purchasing experience preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of cost analysis.
• ASCM certification desired.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Must be capable of working extra hours if needed.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage (FREE company-funded coverage & voluntary options)
• Voluntary Life & Disability Program Eligibility
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Time off for preventive care doctor appointments
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation time
• Company-paid holidays
• Nicotine-cessation aid reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Onsite annual Health Risk Assessments
• Gym membership discounts
• Community involvement
• Volunteer opportunities
• AT&T and Verizon wireless discounts
• Direct Hire.