Buyer/Purchasing (2-3 yrs of purchasing exp required in a manufacturing setting) Onsite Locals Only

Job Description

Negotiate procurement of commodities and/or services by properly balancing considerations of price, quality, service, delivery, payment terms, and commercial situations.

Investigate and propose supplier solutions based on requirements from divisions within the company.

Sources materials and maintains information in the MRP system regarding lead time, pricing, ordering policy, and vendor material numbers.

Supports supplier localization efforts including identification of new suppliers, RFQ’s, onboarding process and FAI support.

Works closely with engineering and supplier to address specification questions regarding tolerances, manufacturability, and material substitutions.

Maintains a general knowledge of technical requirements involved with assignments/commodities including UL requirements related to product.

Manages follow-up resolution with other departments and/or suppliers to correct Accounts Payable invoice issues.

Collaborates with engineering and procurement teams to support any updates during the product lifecycle.

Analyzes performance metrics to identify efficiency and savings opportunities.

Mentors junior buyers as needed to support departmental goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of purchasing experience required, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Previous experience utilizing MRP, supply chain management software and tools- Great Plains preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use logic and problem-solving skills to independently isolate and identify opportunities in reporting/analysis
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work across a variety of departments and external suppliers
• Self-starter, organized, and motivated team player
• Proven analysis and presentation skills including use of common tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient Excel skills, including use of pivot tables and advanced functions/concepts