Buyer

Responsibilities

• Perform daily MRP reports, issue Purchase Orders and adjust reorder points and safety stock accordingly for raw materials and supplies
• Update item spreadsheets and item cards for forecasting, planning and informational archiving
• Process purchase requisitions and PO requests for other departments
• Order custom supplies, hardware, services, materials, etc. as required
• Communicate scheduled delivery times and/or delays with stakeholders
• Manage and monitor open Purchase Orders to ensure on time delivery and pricing accuracy
• Manage inventory (including inventory adjustments) and order office supplies and shop supplies
• Monitor emails and respond to requests in a timely manner
• Check raw material availability for multi-level assemblies using item BOM’s
• Check raw material lead times with vendors and communicate information to stakeholders
• Manage and negotiate pricing for materials and supplies
• Prepare requests for quotation on raw materials and services
• Monitor Vendor quality and issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests
• Assisting in researching new raw materials and services
• Assist Purchasing Manager with other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1 year of Buying/Planning experience or College Graduate preferred
• Experience with Intuitive and MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to manage work flow in a rapidly changing environment
• Professional and courteous communication with vendors and other team members
• Outgoing and engaging personality is a plus

Pay

Salary range: $52,000 - $62,000

Schedule

Competitive vacation accruals