Job Opening: Buyer

Pay: $75K – $95K DOE

Monday to Friday

8AM – 5PM schedule

Fulltime opportunity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Independently analyzes demand, decides quantity to buy and negotiates purchases of inventory materials up to $25k per MRP.
• Places PO’s for inventory and non-inventory items and follows up as required to assure an adequate material supply.
• Ensures an uninterrupted supply of material while maximizing inventory turns.
• Resolves quality and delivery problems.
• Sources new items with new and existing suppliers.
• Identifies potential suppliers and qualify as required.
• Identifies cost reduction opportunities through competitive bidding, negotiation, and design changes.  Implements as feasible.
• Evaluates suppliers and provides feedback to improve performance, especially in the areas of lead time, on-time delivery, delivered cost, terms, and quality.
• Develops and maintains long-term relationships with key suppliers such that we are viewed as an excellent customer worthy of preferential treatment.
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Competencies:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) years relevant work experience using MRP applications.
• NAPM/APICS certification preferred.
• Capable of managing company-wide key supplier relationships.
• Capable of leading company-wide commodity responsibility.
• Knowledge of production and procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations.
• Word processing and spreadsheet application (Microsoft Office preferred).

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