Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY :

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The Buyer role is responsible for the purchasing of new and existing parts based on demand in company ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, including assisting in supplier selection, supplier evaluation, and providing recommendations on changes in both process and partners to Supply Chain Manager. This role works extensively in an ERP environment and the ability to

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Purchases existing parts from both domestic and international suppliers based on demands in ERP system
• Requests pricing from suppliers and update internal systems with up-to-date information
• Negotiates pricing, terms, and schedules to obtain most optimal advantage to the company
• Checks on materials and expedites or de-expedites in accordance with demand
• Negotiates schedule changes with suppliers as required to support demand changes
• Communicates schedule adjustments to reflect availability of parts
• Plans purchases to best utilize inventory and best minimize inventory investment taking into account physical space requirements, shelf-life, total landed value, etc.
• Supports new product development with the procurement activities
• Evaluates new suppliers, primarily for alternative sources of existing product
• Performs supplier visits, primarily local, as requested and provides written summaries to management
• Records and maintains documentation from transactions for supplier evaluation and problem resolution
• Periodically updates and submits open order reports and forecasts to assigned suppliers
• Records order acknowledgements in purchase orders and attaches records
• Tracks incoming orders as needed using freight forwarder software tool
• Update Supplier Scorecards monthly and provides suppliers with scorecards quarterly
• Other duties as assigned including training others on known processes

HOURS :

This is a full-time 40 hour per week role working four ten-hour days Monday - Thursday between the hours of 6 : 00am and 6 : 00pm. Occasionally longer hours may be required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Lifting, Bending, Stretching, etc.)

The physical demands described here are 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 the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, may work near moving equipment, and exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.