Buyer

JOB SUMMARY
The Buyer supports the Purchasing Manager with the procurement of materials, supplies and equipment necessary for uninterrupted manufacturing. This role with assist with managing supply chain relationships, keeping a focus on quality, cost, delivery and service at the forefront of all decisions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Gather and process purchase order acknowledgements, gather status updates on overdue orders, expedite parts when necessary. Maintain current status notes and delivery information in database.
2.Expedite, track, and monitor urgent orders and critical shipments. Work with Planner to determine urgency level on delays and escalate issues to Senior Buyer when necessary.
3.Assist in transacting engineering changes utilizing Windchill and Global Shop Solutions databases. Update and maintain item master records in database, transact revision level changes, maintain inventory disposition by coordinating with Inventory Coordinators and Accounts Payable Department. Inactivate obsoleted part numbers in database.
4.Maintain current pricing files and record supplier quotations in SharePoint files and GSS database. Relay all price changes to Senior Buyer. Submit electronic requests for quote to suppliers with guidance from Senior Buyer.
5.Assist when necessary in coordinating purchase orders for production materials to meet the overall production schedule.
6.Participate on new product development project teams. Provide support in gathering quotes and samples for new components.
7.Support the concept of supplier scorecards and works towards gathering and communicating supplier performance in the areas of: quality, price, delivery, and service.
8.Participate in correcting and transacting supplier quality issues in conjunction with Quality Department. Assist in dispositioning in-process rejections. Assist in coordinating returns to suppliers (RTV) in a timely manner.
9.Maintain orderly purchasing files, including supplier information and records. Assist in setting up new suppliers in database and ensure all required forms are gathered, properly completed, and electronically filed.
10.Order shop and packaging supplies once per week. Order office and janitorial supplies when necessary. Communicate with shop personnel on urgent issues and discrepancies related to shop and packaging supplies.
11.Coordinate ERP system maintenance and update with regards to materials management including but not limited to: BOM creation and updates, safety stocks, lot sizing, product coding, re-order points, lead-times, expense item determination, etc.
12.Maintain and update Vendor Relationship Module in Global Shop Solutions database to ensure contact information, account terms, and account information is current.
13.Maintain and distribute Preferred Supplier List between Engineering and Purchasing Departments.
14.Serve as primary contact in Purchasing Department in absence of Senior Buyer for reasons such as paid time off, working offsite, and when unavailable due to meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Work safely, comply with safety rules, promote safe work practices.
2.Support compliance with ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
3.Inform management of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management.
4.Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
1.Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
2.Minimum 5 years related experience.
3.Effectively manages multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
4.Proven leadership skills and ability to take initiative.
5.Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
6.Strong analytical, administrative, organizational, and creative problem solving skills.
7.Highly organized; able to multitask, meet deadlines, and demonstrate attention to detail.
8.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of company personnel, vendors, and others.


COMPETENCIES
1. ORGANIZING, PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING: Analyzes problems, identifies issues, establishes priorities and accomplishes outcomes in a sequential fashion; anticipates needs and develops alternative courses of action in recognition of changing conditions.
2. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL: Acquires training or skills to apply up-to-date knowledge to achieve results; demonstrates innovativeness in applying leading edge technology and/or new procedures and approaches.
3. JOB COMMITMENT: Willingly accepts responsibility and performs expected and unexpected tasks as needed. Demonstrates initiative and tenacity; exerts extra effort when necessary to get the job done. Performs effectively under stressful conditions.
4. RESULTS ORIENTED: Able to focus on the desired outcome of assigned tasks and completing tasks on schedule. Sets challenging goals, focuses effort on goals, and meets or exceeds goals.
5. LEADERSHIP: Keeps the company vision, mission and values at the forefront of actions and decision making and encourages others to do the same. Is able to organize and influence a group of people to achieve a common goal.