Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and scheduling raw material and coordinate third party roll formers and slitters to support production needs. Analytically minded with a knack for streamlining processes and purchase negotiation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position requires the customary and regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment in the performance of the following essential duties.

• Monitors all purchase orders and ensures accurate receiving and payment
• Schedules slitting of outside processors
• Manages logistics to third party roll formers
• Supervises corporate Inventory Analyst
• Travels to suppliers to establish and cultivate business relationships
• Negotiates price, delivery schedules and payment terms with suppliers
• Creates reports and presentations to analyze inventory levels and vendor performance
• Works closely with VP of Supply Chain in the design, documentation and training of purchasing processes and procedures

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Educational experience requires a degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Business Administration or related subject. Must have experience with Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables , VLOOKUPs, and analyzing data.

SKILLS

Language : Effective verbal / written communication is a priority. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals / periodicals. Respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, and the public.

Computer : Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in Excel is required.

Reasoning : Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Other : Multitasking, attention to detail, organizational and planning skills are a must.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. This job may require limited travel after one year and may expose employee to environmental and supplier work conditions.