Buyer

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for MRP-generated requirements
• Issue RFQs and negotiate pricing and terms with vendors / suppliers
• Select sources based on total cost of ownership and strategic directives
• Manage purchase orders and confirm delivery schedules
• Maintain supplier data and assist in supplier report cards and performance reviews
• Resolve pricing, freight, and delivery issues with Accounting and Receiving
• Communicate potential shortages, price changes and end of life notifications to management
• Transmit and maintain records or purchase orders, purchase order changes and instructions to suppliers. Expedite or reschedule orders as required as well as reconfirm deliver dates at appropriate time
• Obtain deliver commitments from suppliers and update purchase orders with deliver dates, ship dates and tracking numbers
• Aid in preparing and presenting supplier report cards, supplier ratings and supplier business reviews
• Support processing of Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCRs)
• Monitor and reorder parts as needed based on Reorder Points (ROP)

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and APICS certification or 5+ years procurement manufacturing environment, product management and supplier management
• Associate’s degree and APICS certification or 2+ years procurement, manufacturing environment, product management and supplier management
• Strong knowledge and skills in purchasing, supplier negotiation, and MRP systems
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• APICS certification
• Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier business reviews
• Background in rugged computing or manufacturing environments