Buyer - Direct/Indirect Materials

Responsibilities

• Purchase direct materials for assigned commodities per MRP requirements from approved suppliers.
• Purchase indirect, MRO materials through purchase requisitions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure supply and drive cost efficiencies.
• Review order action report and take appropriate actions.
• Negotiate costs, evaluate and maintain inventory to target safety stock levels.
• Work with accounting to set up new suppliers.
• Cook with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Proactively manage POs for accuracy including costs and confirmed delivery dates.
• Continually review D365 released approved requisitions report and resolved any discrepancies and convert to purchase order within 48 hours.
• Proactively resolve production shortages and provide updates to affected groups.
• Review assigned NCR's and process returns to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Maintain supplier lead time and update system as required.
• Proactively communicate with requestor on status of requisition PO.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and communication with intercompany departments supported by purchasing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience in Indirect and Direct Material Purchasing.
• Able to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend written correspondence and reports.
• Must be able to communicate with multiple levels of staff and management throughout the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with D365 and SAP a plus.
• BS degree in Business, Supply chain or related field from a regionally accredited University.
• 2 plus years of purchasing experience.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commitment to sustainable design.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more).
• Solid Stable Company.
• Drug free workplace.