What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at PlayPower?
Description
Company Overview & Values:
Company Values:
SUPPORTS OPERATIONAL, FINANCE, AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS:
Ensuring smooth supply of materials and services to No Fault through the identification of qualified sources of supply, maintaining beneficial commercial relationships, and coordinating delivery of the right material, services, equipment and rentals, at the right time, and in the right quantity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Compensation:
Disclaimer:
EEOC Statement:
Company Overview & Values:
At PlayPower, we are not just a company; we’re a passionate family of brands dedicated to creating moments of joy and inspiration through play. As a global leader in crafting premier recreational equipment, our mission is to ignite imagination and fuel creativity in people of all ages. By joining our team of over 1600 employees across the world, you are joining a community that believes in the Power of Play! If you're ready to make a lasting impact and bring laughter and fun to the lives of children and adults, explore our exciting opportunities to help us to create a world where play knows no limits.
Company Values:
Honesty and Integrity- Respect and Caring for Others
- Openness and Collaboration
- Individual and Team Accountability
- Passion and Purpose
SUPPORTS OPERATIONAL, FINANCE, AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS:
Ensuring smooth supply of materials and services to No Fault through the identification of qualified sources of supply, maintaining beneficial commercial relationships, and coordinating delivery of the right material, services, equipment and rentals, at the right time, and in the right quantity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Procures materials, supplies, equipment, and services/freight - Utilizing local systems and other ordering tools to make purchasing decisions and manage Purchase Orders to prevent stock-out events, analyzing pertinent requisition data for all project materials requirements, determining necessary action, preparing purchase order transactions, and transmitting to supplier with appropriate record keeping.
- Establishes optimum order points - Review purchase request data and project takeoff material requirements lead-time for project installation, material costs, transaction costs, freight costs, and design change schedules.
- Supports supply chain improvements - Evaluating the supply base for high-risk items (lead-time or cash flow impact), creating, and implementing countermeasures in consultation with Purchasing Management, Finance Team Members, and No Fault Operations Team.
- Provides support to Operations Team - Obtaining optimized freight, equipment and materials quotes, creating quotes, creating external PO’s coordinating ship dates, and executing shipping transactions for direct-to-customer ship products. Addresses requests for Discontinued items and provides pricing and lead-time information.
- Maintain historical references - Keeping accurate records of all purchase requisitions, requests for quotations, price proposals, purchase orders, delivery receipts, contracts, forecasts, and non-conforming material including in-transit inventory transactions, as required.
- Provide support to the finance department - Assisting in the verification of invoices to ensure materials are received and invoice price matches agreed pricing including troubleshooting Medius discrepancies.
- Maintain professional knowledge - Attending educational seminars, conferences, workshops and meetings when required.
- Contribute to team effort - Accomplishing all necessary tasks and elements of the specific job function and further supporting all other company personnel and departments whenever necessary.
- Maintain compliance with environmental standards - Complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Inventory Control – Keeping adequate inventory levels to support operations while maintaining established inventory turns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Must be computer and office technology literate.
- Must have advanced skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- Experience with Materials Requirements (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is preferred.
- Experience with Supplier Evaluation, Lean Purchasing Practices, and a proven record of Professional Development is preferred.
- Must have good organizational skills and be able to prioritize responsibilities.
- Must be able to communicate well with co-workers, senior staff members and all internal customers as well as external customers, suppliers, and sales representatives.
- Must be able to work as an integral member in a team environment.
- Knowledge of and experience with quality management systems and practices is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Normal office environment or may be exposed to noise if working in a production area.
- Office setting with personal work cubicles.
- An open working environment where ideas are shared and valued.
- Professional training and development are encouraged.
- Open communication is necessary with all teammates, internal and external
- Collaboration with team managers and project leaders throughout the company
- Personal protective equipment required when entering the production shop area.
- This position is a 100% on-site position.
Compensation:
- Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications, aligning with industry standards. The hourly/salary range for Baton Rouge, LA, is also based upon geographical market standards for industry and position in those areas.
- PlayPower and its subsidiaries, PLAYPOWER, offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, health insurance, and 401(K) for full-time positions.
- Qualified candidates only. Please apply through our website and click on careers or on really. Although we appreciate all interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reference checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.
Disclaimer:
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but could be higher based on education, experience, and the location of the position. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the job description for accurate starting pay range information or feel free to discuss this with an HR professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This position may be eligible for bonuses based on company discretion.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. PLAYPOWER reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.
EEOC Statement:
PlayPower and all subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, and military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
