The Buyer will have responsibility for procuring materials, supplies and services. Functions include but are not limited to obtaining quotes, negotiating contracts and developing/maintaining suppliers. This position will take ownership for cost, inventory levels, on-time delivery and quality.
Essential Duties:
•Processes ERP PO suggestions and purchase orders
•Analyzes material/inventory requirements and expedites or pushes out material as necessary
•Prepares, issues and reviews Request for Proposal / Quote
•Identify, select, and qualify suppliers required to meet business needs
•Resolves problems that arise, reviews reports, and interacts with other departments to resolve any situation that may need attention
•Manage suppliers with primary ownership for driving performance improvements in the areas of quotation lead time, documentation and product delivery on-time performance and quality as well as lead time and YOY savings initiatives
•Achieve annual Sabre cost savings initiatives
•Rationalization/Consolidation of Supplier Base
•Negotiate and administer Supply Agreements/Contracts with suppliers
•Utilizes the ERP/MRP system to review material requirements and inventory on hand. Maintains efficient levels of stock and material coverage for job requirements while optimizing inventory levels
•Additional duties as assigned
Position Requirements
•Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or combination of education and experience preferred
•3-5 years recent purchasing in industrial manufacturing
•ASCM and/or ISM certification desired.
•Steel procurement experience a plus.
•Self-motived with strong organizational skills; high level of attention to detail;
•Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
•Experience with an ERP/MRP system (Epicor a plus).
•The ability to form internal and external alliances to achieve the company’s goals.
•The ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers.
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