What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at ALLIANCE DOOR PRODUCTS?
Join our team as a Buyer and take charge of managing the procurement process for designated raw materials. Your responsibilities will include maintaining optimal inventory levels, fostering strong relationships with suppliers, and identifying areas for process improvement. We value critical thinking and creativity, and your insights will directly impact our operations and product quality.
At Lynden Door, Inc., we're dedicated to crafting high-quality doors while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. As a critical member of our Purchasing Department, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards while maintaining cost efficiency.
Position Responsibilities
Inventory Management:
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
We are an equal opportunity employer and one of North America's leading manufacturers of quality residential and commercial interior wood doors. The great service and products we deliver are a result of the hard work and talent of our exceptional team. We work very hard to hire the best team members who share our core values in respect for all people, integrity in every situation, and quality in everything we do. A supportive team with diverse backgrounds and career experiences from all around the world strengthens who we are and provides many opportunities for continuous growth and development within our Company.
This job is Safety Sensitive and therefore is contingent upon a pre-employment drug test including marijuana. Must be 18 years of age to apply
At Lynden Door, Inc., we're dedicated to crafting high-quality doors while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. As a critical member of our Purchasing Department, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards while maintaining cost efficiency.
Position Responsibilities
Inventory Management:
- Collaborate with Materials and Operations teams to optimize inventory levels.
- Analyze usage of stock and non-stock items to make informed recommendations.
- Ensure stock levels are maintained at optimal levels for uninterrupted production.
- Utilize purchasing and forecasting tools to inform decision-making.
- Report price changes to management for strategic planning.
- Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
- Proactively seek out new vendors to meet production needs at competitive prices.
- Document and communicate quality standards to ensure consistency.
- Quantify and report vendor performance to drive continuous improvement.
- Generate purchase orders and coordinate payments with Accounts Payable.
- Identify opportunities for process or policy improvement.
- Develop a deep understanding of product usage and applications.
- Serve as a company expert on assigned products and materials.
- Recommend material or system changes based on thorough knowledge.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or a related field within manufacturing.
- Attention to detail and ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Strong follow-up skills and a proactive approach to ownership.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication at all levels.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, ERP systems, and custom-developed tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competitive Wage - depends on experience
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) with employer contributions
- 401-K retirement plan options
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid bereavement leave
We are an equal opportunity employer and one of North America's leading manufacturers of quality residential and commercial interior wood doors. The great service and products we deliver are a result of the hard work and talent of our exceptional team. We work very hard to hire the best team members who share our core values in respect for all people, integrity in every situation, and quality in everything we do. A supportive team with diverse backgrounds and career experiences from all around the world strengthens who we are and provides many opportunities for continuous growth and development within our Company.
This job is Safety Sensitive and therefore is contingent upon a pre-employment drug test including marijuana. Must be 18 years of age to apply
