Objective of Position: The Buyer is responsible for procuring material and components necessary to support daily production at multiple facilities. The Buyer develops and manages a supply base which consistently delivers the material and component requirements for the company. The Buyer drives improvements in supplier performance on availability, quality, and cost.
Principal Responsibilities:
Position Qualifications:
Principal Responsibilities:
- Issue Purchase Orders for materials, maintenance, and operational supplies as defined by MRP Recommendations and Shop notifications
- Monitor the Expedite, Defer, and open Purchase Order reports to ensure component availability
- Utilize business systems in all aspects of material/service management to ensure material availability
- Establish and manage pricing, delivery, and quality expectations with suppliers
- Promote and support inventory management improvements on accuracy and turns
- Notify leadership of any supply chain risks or concerns related to supplier performance
- Perform additional tasks outlined by Director of Sourcing, based on business requirements
Position Qualifications:
- A 2 year associate’s degree (Business, Engineering, Operations or related field) preferred
- 5 years of Purchasing, Materials or Sourcing related experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Infor XA business systems software
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities
