Buyer

Reliance Worldwide Corporation

Position:                     Buyer
Reports to:                 Purchasing Manager

Company Description
Plumbing Matters. We make it better.  

RWC is a market leader and manufacturer of water solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. RWC’s portfolio of brands includes industry-leading brands: SharkBite® Push-to-Connect plumbing solutions; HoldRite® engineered plumbing and mechanical solutions; Cash Acme® control valves and John Guest® fittings and fluid dispense products; EZ-FLO™ and Eastman™ appliance connectors, supply lines, stop valves and gas connectors.

Position Summary 

The Buyer position is a key role within our Supply Chain group. Excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to balance short term priorities and exceptional information analysis skills are a necessity.  Key objectives will be implementing purchasing procedures and operations to accomplish quality standards and volume requirements for purchased products and components at or below the budgeted cost while managing inventory levels and achieving targeted customer service levels.

Principal Responsibilities

• Plan and execute procurement of finished goods and raw materials from domestic and international suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with MRP/ Demand requirements
• Build and maintain strong working relationship and communication with vendors to ensure high quality, on time deliveries 
• Monitor and actively manage open purchase orders to optimize inventory levels in a fast-paced business environment
• Track international shipments and maintain shipping tracking information in SAP 
• Proactively report material availability issues to key stakeholders within RWC
• Revise essential system planning data and product costing to ensure the system is planning effectively and accurately future requirements 
• Coordinate with Quality to review and improve supplier performance for quality and delivery on regular cadence
• Support Strategic Sourcing Team in RFQs and cost saving initiatives 
• Participate and contribute in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations or Supply Chain preferred or minimum 3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• APICS CPIM/CSCP, CPSM certification completed or in progress, preferred
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective negotiation and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)
• SAP experience preferred 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Competencies

Need to possess strong interpersonal, ability to communicate effectively, work efficiently, independently with accuracy, maintain confidential information, exercise sound judgment, make accurate and timely decisions, the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

Working Conditions

This position will be in an office environment in the Cullman location with minimal travel

Benefits Include

• Traditional and Roth 401k - with up to 4% company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Share Plan
• 100% paid 10-week maternity leave
• 100% paid 2-week paternity leave