Buyer I

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for all activities involved in the procurement of raw materials, finished goods and services based on product/manufacturing needs in a most timely and economic fashion. Quality, quantity at cost, effective prices, and delivery on time are key needs and considerations to meet production/manufacturing schedule requirements which result in customer satisfaction and reflect on the company's credibility as a reputable supplier.

Key Results Areas

• Service – Coordinating “production” with problem solving and prevention
  Resource management (material and people)
  Practice positive peer engagement methodologies and serve as a key representative for the department
  Communicate the company’s goals and objectives to the supply base and ensure that the department is driving to the company’s goals and objectives.
  Manage personal performance by setting goals and expectations.
  Cultivate and foster the company’s core values.
  Maintain supply base required documentation and information.

• Resource scheduling, output management and reporting
  Reviews and analyzes requirements to assure adequate supply when needed at minimum investment.
  Initiates purchase of materials according to production requirements and inventory policies.
  Provides feedback on project status as required.
  Alerts stakeholders to potential supply issues, and documents.

• Continuous Improvement
  Continually improve procedures, processes and methods to effectively meet customer needs and organizational objectives.
  Provide improvement tools, techniques suggestions
  Follow a continual improvement culture in the department and drive 5S and Safety initiatives.
  Execute improvement tools and techniques needed to implement and sustain daily continual improvement.

• Equipment & process maintenance
  Ensure safety of the employees and quality of the material throughout all processes.
  Locate Quality Management System procedure, read and understand relevant procedure and be aware of all procedure changes when they occur.
  Ensure that all procedures are followed to drive quality outcomes and ensure quality controls.
  Manage compliance to all safety procedure and ensure proper protective equipment usage to ensure personnel safety.

Qualifications

• Education and Training
  High school GED
  Associate’s Degree
  Bachelor’s Degree
  Experience
  Minimum 5 years of on the job experience in lieu of formal education.

• Other
  Willingness to work overtime as required.
  National travel may be required.
  Local travel may be required.
  Travel up to 5% of working time.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
  Strong organization and time management skills.
  High attention to detail.
  Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
  Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
  Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
  Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.
  Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail.
  Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company matters.
  Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
  Obtains support and cooperation from others and reciprocates;
  demonstrates positive behaviors, displays tact, respect, and understanding when dealing with others;
  proactively engages and confronts issues to achieve continual improvement.

• Basic understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, Incoterms, logistics, stockroom operations, shipping/receiving.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Physical demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.