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Job Description
Position Purpose:
The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement and availability of materials to support production schedules. This role provides administrative coordination and support to the procurement function by maintaining accurate data and information to optimize material planning and .
Job Responsibilities:
- Review and respond to purchase messages from the ERP system to procure materials in the correct quantities to meet production requirements.
- Generate purchase orders for nonstock purchase requisitions.
- Maintain accurate delivery dates in the ERP system to support planning and scheduling.
- Update and manage material master data by vendor to enhance MRP (Material Requirements Planning) accuracy.
- Review vendor lists regularly and negotiate improved pricing for current materials as needed.
- Collaborate with plant operations to ensure material availability aligns with production needs.
- Foster strong relationships with internal customers to support crossfunctional collaboration.
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Essential Skills Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- 35 years of experience in procurement purchasing or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint); must be comfortable working within an ERP system via PC or terminal server.
- Basic understanding of supply chain principles and the impact of procurement decisions on other parts of the process.
- Ability to develop a detailed understanding of customer requirements product specifications and shipping/packing standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with varying procedures.
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues analyze root causes and implement or escalate solutions effectively.
- Adaptable and eager to learn; open to change and continuous improvement in daily processes.
Benefits:
- Medical Dental Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Maternity & Paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) $1$1 match up to 6 vest immediately
- 401(k) additional profit sharing up to 3
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- UKG Wallet Choose when and how to get paid
Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information veteran status disability status as a victim of an intrafamily offense and place of residence or business
We support and care for our employees by providing them with development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment; meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their family; and opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Whitmore Cares.
Employment Type
Full-Time
