Buyer

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the planning, organizing and procurement of materials and services within every aspect of supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.

The Buyer is responsible for negotiating long-term and short-term transactions with suppliers.

This position also plans and incorporates strategic purchasing plans company wide.

Essential Job Functions


* Ensure that purchase orders are placed on time and delivered on time and at cost.


* Plans and procures materials in support of manufacturing cells and site requirements.


* Tactical sourcing of materials and services for manufacturing.


* Ability to select and analyze and report supply chain data.


* Works proactively with the manufacturing supervisors, planners, and other departments to ensure schedules are maintained and material is readily available.


* Obtains quotes as requested by supervisors and other departments.


* Maintains purchase item database with regards to order quantities, lead times, order policies, vendor information and supplier part# information.


* Assists in Processing disposition or material rejects.


* Provides feedback to suppliers on their quality, delivery, and cost reduction performance against standards.


* Responsible for understanding developments and changes at suppliers that may affect the material supply.


* Other Supply Chain duties as needed and assigned.

Educational and Experience Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Manufacturing, Production Processes, Business or other related field or equivalent related work experience


* Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing/supply chain/manufacturing/production


* Ability to read and understand technical documents such drawings and specifications for electro/mechanical devices

Other Qualifications


* Working knowledge of MRP principles and materials management.


* APICS and/or ISM certification preferred.



* High degree of initiative.


* Ability to work independently.


* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.


* Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.


* Ability to follow through on tasks to completion.


* Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.


* Proficient in Microsoft-based software: Word and Excel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.