Buyer I

About the role

This position manages assigned suppliers and materials to meet company operational needs in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders in accordance with MRP, reorder points, and other inventory management strategies
• Analyze and report on historical purchasing data, material usage, and supplier performance
• Maintain target inventory levels through adjusting material delivery schedules as required by changes in production
• Evaluate and build effective partnerships with suppliers
• Evaluate supplier pricing and negotiate costs and terms to achieve company objectives
• Act as liaison between supplier, engineering, and quality departments to ensure alignment on part specifications and timely resolution of material issues
• Review Engineering Change Orders and coordinate changes with suppliers, ensuring conformance to part qualification procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on approval requirements and phase-in/out of material changes
• Work with receiving, warehousing, and accounting teams to review and resolve delivery and invoicing concerns
• Coordinate with internal and external logistics and brokerage partners to achieve on-time delivery of goods while maintaining cost efficiency
• Communicate regularly with planning and production teams to ensure alignment

Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Minimum 1-3 years materials management experience
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university with a focus in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Supply chain experience with a progressive organization focused on improvements to quality, cost, and delivery
• Experience with ISO 9000, Kanban and lean manufacturing environment
• Well-rounded, high-potential individual who understands supply chain and materials management
• JD Edwards experience a plus

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