Buyer

This position will support assigned locations within the Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM) business unit. The Buyer is responsible for the purchase of raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for the organization and for obtaining raw material pricing from current or new suppliers to ensure the company receives the best value for needed materials/purchases. In addition, the Buyer will be responsible for entering information into Excel for key commodities (extrusions, galvanized steel, mill aluminum) to monitor the company’s available inventory position. The Buyer should be able to perform analysis using Excel, comparing material usage to existing reorder points and maximum inventory quantities to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained. The Buyer will also be responsible for entering information into spreadsheets for supplier non-conformances, supplier scorecards and other information as the need arises.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Creates Purchase Orders and maintains accurate Purchase Order data in Great Plains (Purchasing software) and the company ERP System, for raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies, ensuring that Purchasing is prepared to meet the short, medium, and long-term requirements of the plant.
• Proactively communicates with suppliers regarding material availability and expedites purchase orders in order to improve delivery performance and continually and quickly communicates this information to all concerned company personnel.
• For a few key commodities with variable monthly pricing, make necessary updates to the Purchase Orders and then Receive the materials into the computer system, putting them into inventory.
• Accurately performs numerous transactions in Great Plains including inventory transfers to and from the offsite warehouse used by the company and reconciles inventory at both the onsite and offsite warehouses.
• Assists with creating, updating and maintenance of raw material part numbers in the computer system, including recommending changes to reorder points and maximum inventory levels.
• Creates spreadsheets to analyze inventory reorder points and maximum inventory quantities to ensure consistent and adequate inventory levels while maximizing inventory turns.
• Maintains spreadsheets for supplier non-conformances, cost savings, supplier scorecards and other information as needed/requested.
• Promptly resolves discrepancies between Purchase Order & Invoice amounts.
• Assists in the evaluation of supplier capabilities and performance and in developing alternate sources of supply.
• Assists with reporting for purchases, costs, delivery performance, product quality and/or inventory as needed.
• Other responsibilities or tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
• Travel to visit suppliers or other MTL locations, approximately 5% - 10%.
• If the position is filled in Arden, NC additional travel to Waukesha, WI will be required, approximately 5% - 10%.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Solid ERP knowledge & proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Excel.
• Strong time management skills with focus on speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a good understanding of using an MRP system.
• Must be motivated, self-starter, possessing solid purchasing experience and Excel skills which will enable you to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal day-to-day direction.
• Strong math skills, including the ability to calculate figures such as discounts, proportions, and percentages and the ability to perform conversions from lbs. to square feet and lineal feet, etc. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Exceptionally detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy, follow-through, and organization.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eagerness to keep internal customers informed about material supply issues.
• Analytical, have strong Excel skills and have the ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Ability to write professional reports and business correspondence and effectively present information and respond quickly with answers to questions from managers, colleagues, and suppliers.
• Have a willingness to learn, take initiative, adapt to change within a growing company and take direction well.
• Embrace challenges and work in a positive, collaborative manner.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or similar field.
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience as a manufacturing Buyer.
  
  

Working Conditions

• The position is primarily an onsite office-based role in our Arden, NC facility, with a traditional office and professional setting. There may be some exposure or walks to the production/manufacturing environment which may include some factory noise.
• The role has a typical office work schedule Monday-Friday, 1st
• Some projects or initiatives may require the flexibility to occasionally work on weekends or during off hours.
  
  

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