BUYER

Overview

Facilitate the procurement of materials and related services required by the company to maintain Sonny’s position as a world class provider of conveyorized equipment, parts and supplies.

Responsibilities

· Coordinate purchase orders for production materials to meet the overall production schedule

· Gather and process purchase order acknowledgements, gather status updates on overdue orders, expedite parts when necessary. Maintain status notes and delivery information in database

· Collaborate with Master Scheduler to determine urgency level on delays and escalate issues to Purchasing Manager

· Order shop and packaging supplies. Communicate with shop personnel on urgent issues and discrepancies related to shop and packaging supplies. Order office and janitorial supplies as needed

· Assist in transacting engineering changes utilizing databases. Update and maintain item master records in database, transact revision level changes, maintain inventory disposition by coordinating with Inventory Coordinators and Accounts Payable Department Inactivate obsoleted part numbers in database

· Maintain current pricing files and record supplier quotations in files and database. Record cost changes in PPV Report. Submit electronic requests for quote to suppliers

· Maintain orderly purchasing files, including supplier information and records. Set up new suppliers in database and ensure all required forms are gathered, properly completed, and electronically filed. Maintain Preferred Supplier List

· Negotiate with suppliers for goods and services, to obtain the best price and delivery

· Monitor supplier performance to determine that the supplier is capable of delivering the desired goods or services on time, in the correct quantities without sacrificing quality

· Negotiate contract purchase orders when appropriate

· Resolve shipment errors with supplier

· Support the concept of supplier scorecards and works towards gathering and communicating supplier performance in the areas of: quality, price, delivery, and service.

· Participate in correcting and transacting supplier quality issues in conjunction with Quality Department. Assist in dispositioning in-process rejections.  Assist in coordinating returns to suppliers (RTV) in a timely manner

· Maintain and update Vendor Relationship Module in database to ensure contact information, account terms, and account information is current

· Collaborate with the Accounting Department to resolve invoice discrepancies on purchase orders

· Perform other administrative tasks as requested to support department needs

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or GED

· 2 year degree required. 4 year degree preferred.

· 2 year degree required. 4 year degree preferred.

· Certifications: APICS Member with CPIM Certification a plus

· 2 years’ experience as purchasing agent / buyer

· Strong computer skills – especially Microsoft Office (excel, word), any type of computerized accounting/purchasing software package

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

Compensation The pay range for this role is USD $65,520/YR - $88,620/YR. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Salary : $65,520 - $88,620