Buyer (Twinsburg, OH)

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Purchase materials submitted on requisitions and ensure price accuracy and delivery by due dates
• Create and support positive relationships with current vendors while developing new vendor opportunities and sources
• Process purchase orders, receivers and other required documentation
• Oversee cost comparisons and reductions, invoice approvals and reconciliations
• Obtain material quotes, evaluate and make recommendations to determine most economical supplier
• Pursue cost savings opportunities and develop cost savings initiatives
• Run open purchase order report for all vendors and verify due dates with vendors
• Oversee cost comparisons and reductions, invoice approvals and reconciliations
• Obtain material quotes, evaluate and make recommendations to determine most economical supplier
• Review material stock and usage to determine economical order quantities
• Follow up on orders to ensure on time delivery; Inform Project Managers if vendor is not able to meet original requested dates or price changes
• Interact with office and shop personnel to ensure expectations of orders are met
• Aid shop in sourcing, securing and purchasing parts
• Match purchase orders with vendor confirmations: All purchase orders must have a price, quantity and date confirmation from the vendor
• Review all overages, discrepancies or quality issues with vendors as required
• Help maintain quality of products; Working with manufacturing and quality discussing defective or unacceptable materials then working with vendors and others to trouble-shoot and resolve
• Aid Purchasing Department and other departments as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of similar experience required
• Ability to negotiate and relationship management skills
• Understanding of materials and products being purchased
• General understanding of ERP system functionality and objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Teamwork and collaboration
• Independent decision-making abilities and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong MS office skills
• High school diploma/Associate Degree and/ or three (3) or more years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• No Certifications required