What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at OTC Industrial Technologies?
Job Description
The Buyer will be responsible for processing purchase orders, tracking and expediting deliveries to ensure customer and organizational goals are met or exceeded.
Essential Duties Andresponsibilities
The Buyer will be responsible for processing purchase orders, tracking and expediting deliveries to ensure customer and organizational goals are met or exceeded.
Essential Duties Andresponsibilities
- Setup and maintain MRP / ERP accuracy of Item Master data and Supplier information related to material, supplier, and planning system data in the MRP / ERP System
- Utilize MRP / ERP system in daily functions to review product demand in support of production and customer requirements.
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications, price, and delivery method; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items
- Creates and forwards purchase orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
- Responsible for purchase order entry on select suppliers that require entering orders into their system.
- Provides purchasing, planning and control information by collecting vendor acknowledgements, verifying cost and delivery information, and updating MRP / ERP system
- Utilize judgment in coordinating supplier deliveries to minimize freight costs while sustaining high inventory turnover.
- Work with suppliers to obtain special pricing agreements and product rebates to include timely updates in the MRP / ERP system.
- Collects and files product rebate information with suppliers for reimbursement.
- Process vendor Corrective Actions, vendor returns, and process claims for damaged, missed, or short shipments.
- Coordinate with Shipping & Receiving, Quality, and Production as needed.
- Authorizes payment for purchases by processing vendor invoices
- Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
- Provides all paperwork required by the vendors
- Updates the Inside Sales team of delivery and status inquiries, expedites as needed
- Maintain supporting document files
- Maintain and order office supplies.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by management
- Associates / Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of background and experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years of Purchasing experience
- Demonstrated experience with MRP / ERP systems
- Strong organizational, communication and time management skills
- Strong computer skills with PC's and related software, such as MS Office products
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and identify problems in constructive and timely manner
- Knowledge of project planning, production scheduling, order management and finance
- Ability to deal with customers and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner
- Knowledge of billing and accounting procedures
- Ability to accommodate prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
