Buyer

Overview

Position Summary:

Purchases supplies and materials at the optimum terms to meet Company goals.  Utilizing the output of Company's ERP system, interprets demand and insures appropriate order coverage for all material within their responsibility. Identifies new and alternative sources of supply.  Prepares RFQs and performs supplier surveillance. Manages sources of supply through regular contact which may include teleconference, site visits and/or periodic formal reviews.  Maintains systems and records to ensure accurate data in conformance to standard procedures. Assist management with all other supply issues as required.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Works in conformance to relevant SOP's governing purchase order issue, modification, receipts, returns to vendor, record keeping and the approval of suppliers. 
• Ensures that all material requirements for assigned items are covered with Purchase Orders, Contracts or Supply Agreements only with approved suppliers. 
• Periodically reviews relevant systems output to issue new purchase orders or revise existing orders for assigned items. 
• Performs all activities relating to the placing and revision of orders and systems maintenance and quality records therein related. 
• Communicates with suppliers on all issues regarding price, quality or delivery requirements on a timely basis to minimize interruption in the supply chain. 
• Insures all issues of supplier non-conformance are documented appropriately and that department management is made aware of any supplier related issue that could interrupt the supply chain or adversely affect Company financial performance. 
• Acts as principal interface with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve errors and delays in paying invoices.

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Competent with MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Word

Qualifications

Min Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• BS/BA degree, with minimum three years of related experience or five years related experience in lieu of a four year degree.
• Thorough understanding of traditional planning systems as well as continuous replenishment systems such as Kanban, consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory.
• Adequate knowledge of concepts related to the legal aspects of purchasing.

International Mobility: Required:

• No

Travel Requirements:

• No