What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Buyer position at VFP INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Duffield - Duffield, VA
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Reviews stock material in warehouse for order placement/replacement.
Verifies and/or counts stock in warehouse locations for work order changes.
Performs bi-annual inventory and as needed.
Writes requisitions and places orders for stock material.
Reviews purchase requisitions from the stockroom and verifies quantity listed compared to current inventory levels.
Responsible for placing indirect orders for maintenance, service calls, and construction-in-progress orders for plant upgrades.
Follows up on back orders, expedites delivery and approves arrangements for delivery and notifies the appropriate department.
Evaluates vendor performance and utilizes selection of different vendor sources.
Receives shortage lists and updates with all pertinent information, delivery date expected, purchase order number, and vendor reference and distributes to specified departments.
Searches for alternate vendors during shortages or stockouts.
Prints and reviews open orders, send copy to vendors for their review when necessary.
Prints and reviews open orders and send updated copy to vendor for expediting.
Meets with vendors, customers, and sales representatives.
Keys in purchase requisitions and maintains filed copies.
Assists electrical and finishing departments in locating specified material quickly.
Reviews with Engineering current changes on part numbers, TCN, and ECN updates. Resolves discrepancies and initiates approval for substitute items.
Requests MSDS forms from all vendors concerning hazardous material on purchase requisitions and sends to Safety Officer.
Sets up credit account with new vendors.
Works with Accounting to resolve invoicing discrepancies.
Maintains good housekeeping practices with an emphasis on safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by management.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
1 - 2 years in purchasing and supply chain
Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to our company insurance policy
Knowledge of algebra, geometry and mathematical formulas
Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office applications) and other applicable inventory and payroll systems
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