What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriQual Foods - Buyer position at AMERIQUAL?
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
