Buyer

JOB DESCRIPTION
Coordinate procurement and distribution of tools, equipment, consumables, and miscellaneous supplies for the facility.
Specific duties include:

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Maintains accurate inventory of all standard tooling used in the manufacturing and assures timely replenishments to avoid shortages.
• With assistance from engineering, determines tooling requirements for all non-standard and development jobs.
• Consults catalogues and corresponds with suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.
• Completes purchase requisitions, obtains signatures as appropriate, and assigns purchase order numbers.
• Enters purchase orders into computer system and distributes output to appropriate departments.
• Manages purchase order file to include records of items purchased with prices, deliveries, and inventories.
• Uses KBM system to issue purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents.
• Receives and restocks usable tools at the completion of the work order.
• Communicates changes, updates, and/or late shipments to the appropriate requisitioner.
• Receives, unpacks, and properly stores incoming consumable tooling and requisitions stock to replenish
inventory.
• Consults appropriate engineering and production managers on reuse of tooling

QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

• Buyer/Planner certificate or equivalent from college or technical school (Prefered).
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience with the focus on purchasing and ordering supplies.
• Ability to occasionally lift 10 – 20 pounds.
• Employee stand, sit, and walk frequently
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

PERSONAL SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES
•Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
•Robust data analysis skills (Desirable)
•Proven ability to professionally communicate with all levels of the organization as well as external clients and contacts
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Ability to work independently with strong decision-making skills