Job PurposenbspThe Buyer position requires a knowledge of basic purchasing functions The Buyer must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions for materials andor equipment purchases to find the best purchasing opportunity for Industries with respect to cost quality and deliverynbspnbspnbspKey Accountabilitiesnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Ensure optimal flow of material from suppliers to manufacturingdistribution facilities in alignment with the operations plannbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Work with cross functional teams to identify critical materials andor equipmentnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Review requisitions for material and equipment to determine best vendor based on price delivery and quality with minimal supervisionnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Develop bid lists and bid packages for the purchase of materials and equipmentnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Evaluate vendor quotations to ensure price quality and deliverynbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Provide procurement recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor quotations and other comparative analysisnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Demonstrate basic knowledge of commodities being purchasednbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Demonstrate very good knowledge of MRP planning and inventory management principlesnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Ability to evaluate purchase lot size economics to optimize inventory levels while minimizing stock outs and excess inventorynbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Implement effective strategy for various direct material categories that reduce cost secure supply support inventory levels and minimize supply chain disruptionsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Monitor purchase price variance proactively and take steps to mitigate cost inflationnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Support Sourcing Category Manager by identifying opportunities for alternate sources or cost reduction exercisenbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Understand standard terms and conditions for purchases and how they protect the company from risks and liabilities with minimal supervisionnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Establish compliance reviews to ensure internal processes and suppliers meet or exceed and local laws policies and proceduresnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Apply standard processes while meeting business requirements in accordance with Procurements policies and procedures with minimal supervisionnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp RequirementsRequired Education amp Preferred Certificationsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Bachelors Degree in Business Engineering or Supply Chain nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp At least 3 years of experience in purchasing procurement is requirednbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Experience in one or more of the following categories desirable Metals Machining MRO Indirect ServicesnbspCertificates amp Licensesnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp APICS or ISM certifications highly desirablenbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp LeanSix Sigma PreferrednbspRequired Knowledge Skillsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Familiar with industry related commoditiesnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal customers as well as vendorsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Strong analytical problem solving and time management skillsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Able to work in a team and take direction from management or senior level peersnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Strong communication written and oral and organization skillsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Maintain a high regard for personal safety safety of company assets and employees and the general publicnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Proficient in Microsoft applications including but not limited to Word Excel Outlook and PowerPointnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Experience with data analytical tools like Power BI Tableau Advanced Excelnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Experience with ERPMRP systems JDE Preferrednbsp
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