Buyer Direct

About the role

This position is based in Columbia, SC and reports to Matt Smith.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relations with suppliers.
• Place orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to production requirements.
• Receive and handle order confirmations.
• Check and modify purchase orders based on changes in the production plan using the Shortage List and Open Purchase Order List.
• Track shipments and expedite them if needed.
• Conduct regular, weekly stock checks to avoid overstock.
• Minimize risk of obsolescence through weekly review of the obsolete report.
• Correspond with freight forwarders, warehouses, and organize transportation as needed.
• Handle claims and settle debit/credit issues.
• File and record all necessary procurement documents.
• Check inventory of critical materials (personally if needed) using the Shortage List.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies by coordinating with warehouse personnel.
• Ensure purchasing data privacy.
• Secure all active components according to production needs, on time, and at the requested price.
• Review requisitions and MRP output.
• Confer with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Order, reschedule, and cancel materials based on requisitions and MRP output.
• Maintain procurement records such as items purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories.
• Manage suppliers to meet price, delivery, and quality expectations; escalate issues when appropriate.
• Approve invoices for payment.
• Investigate inventory levels and monitor material movement through the production cycle.
• Conduct quarterly supplier reviews.
• Maintain procurement records, reports, and metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP software.
• English language knowledge, data entry, and ten-key skills.
• Ability to read, research, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations.
• Ability to apply common-sense comprehension to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.