Buyer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for continuously monitoring and analyzing production requirements to minimize on hand inventories by ensuring no shortages for direct materials. The Buyer is responsible for buying supplies for production.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for negotiating and continuously monitoring and analyzing production requirements to minimize on hand inventories but ensuring no shortages for the following direct material:
• Lumber
• Imported and domestic plywood
• OSB
• Steel
• Nefab Components
• Component Suppliers
• Fasteners
• Stringers
• Blocks
• Straps
• Pallets
• Corrugate
• Foams
• Hardware’s
• Paint, Cleaning solutions
• Any other production supplies
• Coordinates month-end physical inventory count (Raw):
• Counting and reporting
• Inputs data into AX
• Complete monthly usage and waste reports – Report stock and usage back to Nefab Supply
• Trouble-shooting and variance analysis
• Negotiates prices and ensure supply of indirect materials
• PPE – gloves, ear plugs and safety glasses
• Banding
• Inks, paints and glue
• Tools
• Machinery consumables
• Bits
• Blades
• Oils
• Greases
• Miscellaneous items
• Continuously investigates better ways of working with current suppliers so that “overall costs of acquisition” are minimizing
• Measures and reports on supplier service and quality and use this information to reduce costs and improve the overall performance of the supplier base
• Negotiation of terms
• FG Warehouse / RM Warehouse / Lumber Yard
• Inventory management of Raw Materials
• Organization of all FG, Kanban, stock boxes, raw materials
• Housekeeping
• KPI Responsibility
• Stock Outs
• Report commodity pricing regularly
• Days of Raw Material
  
  

Minimum Experience And Education Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor degree or College Diploma in a business-related discipline
  
  

Experience

• 5 years of buying and/or sourcing experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience budgeting and preparing financial reports
• Experience negotiating with multiple suppliers
  
  

LANGUAGES

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
  
  

Professional Principles

• To act in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
• To maintain a positive work environment and recognize that this is a shared responsibility and includes recognition, respect, co-operation and open communication.
  
  

Skills And Competences

• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent judgment and decision making skills
  
  

Additional Information (i. E. Job Environment)

Employee Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge and ensure that work is in compliance with the provision of the Act, the regulations and all health and safety policies, programs and practices, as they pertain to the workplace.
• Report to the employer, supervisor or a Health & Safety representative, any contravention of the Act or regulations, or any hazard they are aware of.
• Use or wear equipment, protective devices or clothing that the employer requires to be used or worn in a manner that will not endanger the client, themselves or another employee.
• Report immediately to the employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the employee is aware and which may endanger the client, themselves or another employee.
• Ensure that they do not engage in any prank, contest, and feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described is 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 essential functions.

Physical Environment

• The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting (1-40lbs), gripping, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
  
  

Work Environment

• Office working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require local and international travel, overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.
• The Buyer role has daily stress due to strict deadlines and responsibility in accuracy. The incumbent is faced with constant interruptions and frequently meets with others.
• Plant working conditions include noise in excess of 90 dlb, Temperature ranging from 5– 34 Celsius, and some dust. Personal Protection Equipment is provided.
  
  

HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

HEALTH AND SAFETY

In Nefab we are serious about improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better and safer working conditions. Nefab provides a working environment that is healthy, safe and in accordance with international standards and local laws for all employees.

ENVIRONMENT

We optimize total cost and reduce environmental impact with innovative packaging and logistics solutions.

Sustainability is an integral part of our value proposition to the market. Working with sustainability means that we care for the welfare of our employees and other stakeholders while maintaining balance in the economic, social, and environmental aspects of our business.