Expeditor/Buyer
Expeditor/Buyer
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Job Description
Primary Job Functions:
- Act as a liaison between various departments and company suppliers directing shipments to the correct location and arranging for timed deliveries.
- Oversee and facilitate the smooth flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production or shipping schedules.
- Expedite assigned purchase orders to ensure all requirements specified in the purchase order are accomplished.
- Assist Accounts Payable in resolving invoice issues with suppliers.
- Manage returns to suppliers due to quality issues and coordinate replacements.
- Perform essential functions required by the job.
Secondary Job Functions:
- Source vendors of material equipment or supplies determine product availability lead times pricing and payment terms
- Prepare and process purchase orders for material equipment and supplies
- Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy
- Ensure on-time delivery from all suppliers
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proven experience as an Expeditor or similar role
- Familiarity with purchasing components production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Experience in a production environment is a plus
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proficient in MS Office particularly Excel and familiar with inventory software
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands:
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Week: 40 Hours Lunch: 1 hour
(Some overtime may be required with prior approval by management.)
Sitting: 90%
Standing & Walking: 10%
Environment:
- Indoors/Office
Stress:
- High
Performance Standards:
- Monthly Metrics. Example: Vendor On-Time Delivery
Employment Type
Full-Time
