Plant Buyer
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Plant Buyer
Swan Products LLC is a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden watering products in North America. Founded in 1927 as the Swan River Tire and Rubber Company we are one of the original manufacturers of hoses in the industry. As a privately held company we retain our position in the market with strategically placed manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
Job Summary
Responsible for sourcing and negotiating the procurement of materials equipment and services for plant operations. Purchases must be secured at competitive cost quality and delivery levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills abilities and physical demands required.
Primary Functions and Duties
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to procure materials and services effectively.
- Conduct RFI / RFP / RFQs for equipment materials and services in collaboration with management and operations teams.
- Secure and analyze quotations lead negotiations prices and terms & conditions with suppliers recommend suppliers with respect to cost quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations throughout the procurement process.
- Monitor market trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
- Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price availability and delivery schedule and to track the status of requisitions and orders or to resolve discrepancies with quantity and quality.
- Create and issue accurate purchase orders in a timely manner
- Prepare maintain and review organized purchasing files reports supplier database PO details and price lists.
- Coordinate quality matters and engineering changes or developments between the company and suppliers.
- Arrange for submission and inspection of sample products as required.
- Assist with proposal development by securing budgetary quotes
- Maintain close supplier relationships
- Study market trends in raw materials commodities etc.
- Present updates to leadership as needed
- Attend project planning meetings to ensure strategic alignment in phase
EDUCATION
Bachelors degree in supply chain or related field plus minimum 25 years of procurement sourcing experience
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of purchasing experience with preference for manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and processes.
- Proficient in inventory management software
- Excellent computer skills
- Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Employment Type
Full-Time
