Buyer I

The Buyer I is entry-level in the professional Buyer series. Under general supervision coordinates purchasing activities to meet forecasts and commitments. Processes purchase requisitions in a timely manner and places orders based on MRP requirements. Verifies price and delivery dates within established contracts but rarely negotiates. May be involved in administering EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) program. Expedites items as necessary to meet production requirements. Works with incoming inspection and receiving to resolve discrepancies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Utilization of a Computerized MRP system to ensure purchase orders are created and reviewed in a timely and accurate manner in support of manufacturing requirements.
• On-going expediting of items on the Backlog Report to ensure report integrity which will be used to communicate between customer service and the warehouse.
• Routinely interact and communicate with suppliers that purchase order details (manufacture number description and pricing) and delivery requirements are accurately and clearly defined (delivery date based on manufacturing/customer requirements considering transportation inspection and/or any internal processes).
• Maintain delivery confirmation detail in the computer system.
• Assure the flow of products that do not meet our standards or expectations are clearly documented and processed through the defective materials process.
• Review and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies as required by receiving or accounts payable to ensure timely payments are made to suppliers.
• Review open requirements expedite delay or cancel orders where necessary.
• Track supplier OTTR OTIF and Lead Time and ensure MOQ EOQ.
• As needed engage with suppliers to resolve supply solvency issues.
• The first line of defense is for price increases leveraging a broader team to drive results by mitigating increases.
• Attend Karrass Negotiation Skills training within the first year of hire.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical and highly motivated individual with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize manage and meet deadlines for multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced and continually evolving manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in participation engagement and promotion of a TEAM atmosphere.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability in computer operations specifically Microsoft Office Data Mining & Crystal Report.
• Demonstrated ability with problem solving i.e short/long term corrective action resolution root cause analysis 5 why principle etc.
• Experience and working knowledge in Accounting preferred but not required.
• Experience with supplier and vendor management preferred but not required.
• Negotiation skills or experience preferred but not required.
• Beginner to Intermediate experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel i.e. formulas queries macros etc.

Education and/or Experience:

• No previous experience in buying is required.
• An Associates degree or higher may be substituted for purchasing experience.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Office work environment production floor as needed
• Personal protective equipment required while on the plant floor:
  • Safety glasses or prescription safety glasses with side shields
  • Earplugs
  • Steel-toed shoes

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and should not be considered a comprehensive statement of duties activities responsibilities and requirements. Additional duties activities responsibilities and requirements may be assigned with or without notice at any time. This job description is neither an employment contract nor a promise of work for any specific length of time.

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