Buyer/Purchase - Entry Level

About the role

This person is responsible for planning all materials to support the manufacturing schedule and accomplish inventory goals, as well as assuring all materials needed for production and distribution are acquired on a timely basis and in accordance with company policies and procedures and inventory targets.

Responsibilities

• Determines component requirements from the MRP generation run.
• Plans and procures all items for the production schedule while adhering to established inventory goals.
• Supports the generation and publishing of reports, including Inventory Levels and Forecasts, PPV Actuals and Forecast, and Supplier Scorecards.
• Communicates with vendors to obtain information critical to the procurement/sourcing process.
• Corresponds with sources or potential sources of supplies to overcome any misunderstandings or complaints.
• Issues purchase orders to suppliers and establishes appropriate material delivery requirements and payment terms.
• Supports purchasing activities for the plant, including inventory reconciliation and cycle counting.
• Maintains and supports the development of systems for production planning, purchasing, and inventory control/warehousing via the established MRP system.
• Works on special reports and projects as required by Management.
• Participates in daily production meetings and reviews account payable invoice discrepancies.
• Adheres to and performs according to SOPs and policies governing the various plant functions.
• Identifies, develops, and implements Cost Improvement Projects and Purchase Price Variance opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area plus three years’ experience in procurement/planning or equivalency.
• Demonstrated communication, human relation, and negotiating skills.
• Understanding of planning systems, lead times, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of ISO-13485 as related to supplier controls.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Must understand the function of quality in an ISO manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field, with 3+ years of experience as a Buyer/Planner. Experience with data/cost analytics, cost standards, price negotiation, vendor selection, and maintenance of purchase order systems is a plus.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide material availability to the shop floor when required.
• Ability to achieve inventory and cost objectives while best utilizing personnel and equipment resources.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment / Demands of the Position

The physical demands of the job require the employee to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods, with occasional lifting or moving of at least 25 pounds. The mental demands of the job require a moderate to high degree of concentration due to volume, complexity, and pressure of work.