What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriQual Foods - Buyer position at AmeriQual Group?
This position is responsible for the procurement and management of raw materials and packaging for the specific project they are assigned. The buyer is responsible for processing purchase orders, expediting and tracking these purchase orders for an on time delivery for the scheduled production.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Creates, reviews, tracks and maintains purchase orders until they are closed while communicating shortages and providing visibility of potential interruptions
- Proficiently use the ERP system to order and produce reports, maintaining desired level of inventory by researching aged and excess materials
- Professionally interact with customers on purchasing activities
- Act as liaison between customer/suppliers/internal departments
- Coordinate freight for all purchase orders as needed
- Identify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficiencies
- Performs other duties as directed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- Purchasing experience preferred, preferably in manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficient computer skills, specifically MS Office and proven experience with ERP system or purchasing/inventory software
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize as needed
- Must be reliable with a strong work ethic and great organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem solving, research, data analysis and documentation skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with employees and customers in a professional manner
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Physical Requirements
This job operates in an office environment but may require exposure to manufacturing plant conditions. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
