Buyer 2 - Columbus, OH
Buyer 2 - Columbus, OH
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Job Description
Job Description
The Indirect Buyer is responsible for all procurement activities related to the purchasing of assigned materials goods and services for the designated location. The Buyer will also provide inventory management for capital spare parts and manufacturing supplies. This role will be responsible for the coordination of crib activity which includes the maintenance of material receipts and inventory issues as well as expenditure compliance review to corporate purchasing programs. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical self-motivated communicator with knowledge and experience in applying purchasing cost reduction methods.
Responsibilities
Sources selects negotiates and approves the contract award for most commodity purchases or services as well as spot buy of non-stock items for location requirements.
Provides information to internal customers for pricing proposals.
Resolves specification issues prior to quoting process.
Achieves cost savings goals and delivers lowest cost alternatives for sourcing of products and services to meet business demands.
Manages inventory by reviewing requirements entering purchase orders and changing purchase orders as required.
Determines the need for expediting follows up on late orders and monitors delivery performance taking corrective action as needed
Reporting activities to include monthly savings and weekly status updates for projects as needed
Maintains accurate data in ERP system and initiates updates as needed
Completes corporate program compliance review and reconciliation of P-Card expenditures for corporate charges.
Resolves accounting discrepancies and processes supplier returns/rejections.
Initiates purchase parts approval process (PPAP) per standard operation procedures.
May lead or supervise temporary personal purchasing assistants or interns.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Desired Experience
Working knowledge of assigned commodity items
Professional phone etiquette is a must
Self-motivated and possesses the ability to complete tasks on-time and with little supervision
General negotiation skills
Read and interpret part drawings
Knowledge and application of purchasing cost reduction methods
Material requirements planning (MRP) system and ERP purchasing system proficiency
Thorough knowledge of purchasing terminology and practices
Minimum 3-5 year purchasing work experience in manufacturing environment preferred
Preferred CPM/CPIM (Certified Purchasing Manager/Certified Production Inventory Manager)
Employment Type
Full Time
