Buyer I

Description

Summary

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and/or under the guidance of senior purchasing staff the Buyer I assists with the procurement of goods and services of limited financial scope. This may include raw materials, tools, machine parts, weldments, equipment, electrical components/supplies, MRO, and other supplies for the organization. Assists the Purchasing Manager and/or senior purchasing staff with contract management, contract negotiation, and preparation of purchase orders as requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately enters and processes purchase orders in a timely manner
• Record purchase order acknowledgments and update PO discrepancies
• Works with quality assurance to render disposition on defective parts and supplier feedback
• Expedite and perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with Ipsen’s purchasing strategies.
• Maintains a 90% or higher (as set by department head) on-time average
• Communicates with vendors in meeting production requirements through expediting, rescheduling, changing, or canceling of purchased items.
• Select products for purchase through knowledge, history, supplier profile, supplier survey, engineering recommendation, and/or senior purchasing staff recommendation.
• Communicates effectively with all departments coordinating acceptable quality and delivery of purchased material.
• Work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers or operations staff to expedite critical build items and arrange deliveries.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reviews production and project schedules, expediting critical build items with Production Control and arranging deliveries
• Communicates in real time with the production teams on items that need to be expedited.
• Takes immediate action on those items which require supplier correction. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of negotiation tactics and contract terms
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and respond in a timely manner to questions from managers, production supervisors, production personnel and customers
• Ability to recognize cost reduction and value optimization opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in business software and tools (EX: ERP systems), as well as Microsoft Office Suite 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as price vs. cost analysis, discounts, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, metrics and interest. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Effective time management and organization skills to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and manage priorities. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints, component specifications, or governmental regulations 
• Ability to write reports, and business correspondence and present information to senior staff and leadership

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain, or related field required.
• Minimum 2 year(s) prior experience working in the capacity of purchasing, production planning or similar experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional certifications in supply chain management (CSCP, CPSM, etc) preferred.  

Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity. 
2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
3. Occasionally required to lift up to 10-20 pounds.
4. Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.
5.  Exposure to moderate noise level while in office.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.