Buyer

Buyer
Peachtree City GA

Job Summary:
Responsible for procurement of assigned direct materials other production materials maintenance items and assigned indirect purchases. Negotiates pricing and terms within guidelines. Supervises Purchasing Clerk.

General Functions & Specific Responsibilities:

• To support the vision mission and guiding principles of the company.

• While performing any procedure all associates must observe applicable Safety Health and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.

• Adhere to appropriate the company’s operating procedures benefit rules employment and safety policies/practices

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. SOURCING & PROCUREMENT

• In conjunction with Japanese support develop a plan for purchasing and control of coating materials

• Develop material forecasts identify new vendors and negotiate pricing and terms; evaluate vendors

• Monitor and report on market information for assigned direct materials

• As required negotiate pricing and terms for approved capital items; issue related P.O.

• Issue PO’s for raw material purchases in conjunction with Japan; control and adjust delivery dates as required; monitor import procedures; responsible for pre-payment process and tracking receipt of raw materials and invoicing

• For other material purchase calculate usage and determine order quantity; approve orders and invoices prepared by procurement clerk including maintenance and repair items

• Manage inventories for assigned materials; participate in inventories

• Responsible for oversight of A/P and invoicing process for assigned materials

• As materials are received inspect to verify quantity quality and compliance with COA

2. QUALITY

• Determine counter measures and corrective actions for non-conforming items and defective materials

• Act as Document Control person for ISO initiatives; recommend new or improved procedures; assure compliance with ISO procedures

3. REPORTING

• On a weekly basis report on progress towards assigned projects issues and other initiatives

• Monthly inventory reporting

• Monthly cost reduction and cost control reports

4. OTHER/SUPERVISORY

• Supervise the activities of the Purchasing Clerk

• Recommend improvements to the process cost savings initiatives simplification of process etc.

• Take responsibility and deal effectively with any irregular issues

Competencies/Specific Experience or Training Preferred:

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 skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree preferably in business or economics; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3 to 5 years of similar experience in a manufacturing or operations environment

• Experience purchasing in an international import environment

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Certification or some credits towards CPP preferred

• Familiarity and work experience in an ISO environment preferred

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Must possess a positive professional attitude and capable leadership skills

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply these skills to analytical and problem-solving situations at all levels of operations.

• Analytical and math skills to calculate usage rates and forecast accurately

• Equipment and Applications

• Standard office equipment such as word processors phones fax etc

• Confident using MS Office suite with particular emphasis on Excel and spreadsheets