Raw Material Buyer
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Job Location:
Lewistown, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for our First Quality located in Lewistown PA. This position will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation by purchasing diversified commodities on a competitive basis without sacrificing quality.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Generates and communicates raw material purchase orders to suppliers based on MRP requirements issued by Planning
- Expedites delivery of raw material orders follows-up on back orders and coordinates with the warehouse on receipt of materials
- Initiates the Purchasing Info Records within our ERP system for new materials; working with raw material suppliers to confirm pricing lead time and order quantities
- Supports the Quality Department by coordinating with suppliers on raw material non-conformities developing Supplier Scorecards issuing and tracking receipt of Annual Quality Change Notification Documents conducting Supplier Audits and filing/tracking appropriate Quality Certifications of suppliers
- Works with Accounts Payable to verify invoice discrepancies related to either quantity or price
- Follows all GMP FDA and ISO regulations and guidelines
- Observes all safety rules and uses the proper PPE
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- Preferred prior work experience in a procurement role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid background with Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word PowerPoint etc.).
- Strong experience with ERP Systems (preferably SAP or JD Edwards / Peoplesoft).
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
- Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
- Paid time off (three-week minimum)
- Medical dental and vision starting day one
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
- Bundle of joy benefit (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 per year on insurance premiums
- ...and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who as a result of their role specifications may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability sexual orientation gender identification or protected Veteran status.
Key Skills
- Account Management
- Execution
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- Building Electrician
About Company
Why We Make Things Better: We Care. Welcome to First Quality®. Every day, we strive to make the best products to improve the lives of our customers, partners, employees and communities.
