What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Progressive Staffing LLC?
Job Description
BUYER (Permanent)
Our client, an international manufacturing company with its US headquarters in WNY, is looking to hire a Buyer to join their team.
Responsibilities :
- Perform daily responsibilities ensuring the flow of materials from suppliers in relation to production / shipping schedules as well as departmental necessity
- Assess material requirements to reduce shortages and expedite ordering process to ensure fulfillment in a timely manner
- Review Production Schedules, Exception messages, and manual ordering systems to determine material requirements and implement changes as necessary
- Manage ERP system, updating purchase orders and shipping / delivery dates for customers’ sales orders
- Collaborate with other departments to determine supplier quality
- Assess suppliers’ on-time performance, sending corrective action plans to those not meeting expectations
- Manage inventory levels, keeping supplies in-stock to ensure optimum & timely performance—including levels at other facilities
- Work alongside other departments to develop and implement cost reduction strategies
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, beginning with initial purchase contract negotiations
- Handle all issues and returns to vendors, occasionally meeting with them to resolve problems
- Conduct research to properly advise on customer and production requests within a timely manner
- Analyze current processes / procedures for areas of improvement in an effort to streamline efforts and reduce lead times
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently
- Complete special projects in a timely manner, juggling several at a time with ease
- Other duties as assigned / as necessary
Details :
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
