Buyer

Position Title:        Buyer     

Department:         Purchasing 

Group/Division:    Manufacturing 

Reports to (Title):     Supply Chain, Director 

Date Approved:    April 2022 

Summary 

You will be primarily responsible for ordering and managing incoming materials in an effort to obtain competitive total cost of material services in a time period that meets Skyline business requirements. Leads cost reduction and supplier improvement projects. Develops and maintains relationships with strategic suppliers. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities 

• Enter and release orders with suppliers. 

• Manages delivery of products and services.  

• Initiates and leads cost reduction projects. 

• Initiates analysis on make/buy decisions. 

• Initiates and leads supplier reviews.  

• Negotiate supplier contracts. 

• Creates and drives supplier improvement plans. 

• Works closely with engineering on new product commercialization projects. 

• Identifies opportunities for process improvements. 

• Research new/alternative sources of supply and provide recommendations to engineering and marketing. 

• Continually maintains knowledge of new products and services. 

• May be asked to assist in other areas as required by the business. 

• Execute the procurement of material, services, and production supplies including price, availability, delivery schedule (expediting), and final delivery of goods. 

• Functional knowledge of international and domestic purchasing and sourcing methods and concepts 

Competencies 

• Verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong working knowledge of various commodities. 

• Ability to manage simultaneous projects 

• Negotiation skills. 

• Detail oriented. 

• Organization and time management skills. 

• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills. 

• Analytical skills and mechanical ability. 

• Ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a team environment. 

Minimum Education/Certification 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study or equivalent work experience. 

• CPM or CPIM preferred. 

Minimum Experience 

• 1 years related purchasing experience or equivalent. 

• Prior experience negotiating contracts for various commodities. 

• Computer skills to include proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. 

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems. SAP experience preferred. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• Position is sedentary in nature with occasional standing, walking and bending throughout the day. 

Benefits Offered 

• Medical
  
• Dental 
• Vision 
• PTO
• 401k
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance 
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance 
• More