Buyer
What you will do:
Under direction of the Maintenance Manager, procures assigned materials, components, supplies, equipment, and services that meet the operation's requirements for quality, delivery, price, terms, lead times, and inventory levels.
How you will do it:
* Resolves procurement issues, i.e. invoice and receipt discrepancies, expediting orders.
* Procures materials to meet the goals regarding inventory turns, cost, quality, and customer requirements.
* Assists in the supplier qualification process, per the ISO Supplier Selection Procedure, and supports cross-functional teams in auditing/qualifying new sources of supply including vendor set-up.
* Places purchase orders and communicates blanket order/ master scheduling/ forecasting requirements to suppliers.
* Determines most economical lot size and supplier lead times for purchasing components.
* Conducts quoting activities to ensure best total cost for assigned commodities.
* Supports commodity cost reduction, lead time reduction and supplier consolidation projects.
* Supports inventory management programs with supply base that includes vendor stocking, consignment, vendor-managed inventory, etc.
* Partners with the Planning team by identifying at risk materials in order to prevent shortages on the shop floor.
* Maintains data integrity of ERP system including Item Master attributes and purchasing activities.
* Provides assistance to the materials group in expediting and de-expediting purchase order releases.
* Sets standard cost on assigned commodities.
* Writes contracts and supports contract administration for standard products.
* Performs special projects and related duties as assigned.
What we're looking for:
* Proficiency in Maximo, QAD and other procurement software platforms
* Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience.
* Two to five years experience in purchasing or production and inventory control.
* Good communication skills both written and verbal.
* Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
* Negotiation skills required.
* Proficient computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Experience in a team environment desirable.
* APICS certification desirable
* Self Motivated/Self Starter
Hours: 1st shift
Pay: $25+/hour
