Buyer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Buyer purchases raw materials repair and operations (MRO) items from supplier to achieve shipment margin quality and inventory goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Expedite parts and materials by: processing and obtaining information from Material Requisition Planning (MRP) messages controls excess inventory process shortages and open order vendor reports.
• Orders quote reschedule and cancel parts and materials from MRP and enter information into computer.
• Maintain accurate procurement records such as: services purchased costs delivery and inventories in MRP System.
• Plan schedule and monitor movement of materials through the production cycle using company spreadsheets.
• Monitor Correction Action Responses for purchasing items: review develop and forward responses to Quality check on system and status of actions regularly request Certificate of Compliance as needed.
• Meet with vendors and sales representatives to obtain product or service information such as: price availability and delivery schedule.
• Under management guidance: evaluate and determine the best source of supply based on considerations of cost delivery quality risk/exposure and the ability to supply product in accordance with specified requirements.
• Evaluate potential resources to support demand requirements.
• Under management guidance: locate and set-up new suppliers while dealing with less complex commodities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate degree
• Experience Years: 3-5 years
• OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to read blueprints and drawings
• Understand methods of Purchasing and MRP
• Knowledge of procedures and coordinate requirements to receipts
• Experience with purchasing in manufacturing
• Microsoft Office

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office Based

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