Jr. Buyer (Strong Excel, MRP & good supplier communication skills)

Job Summary

Position : Jr. Buyer (Strong Excel, MRP & good supplier communication skills)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports purchasing activities for the plant.
• Determines component requirements from the MRP generation run.
• Collections necessary information and documentation for submission of POs with suppliers and sends POs to suppliers.
• Communicates with vendors to obtain information critical to the procurement/sourcing process (price, delivery, invoicing problems, expediting, etc).
• Supports the procurement of all items for the production schedule while adhering to established inventory goals.
• Corresponds tactfully with sources or potential sources of supplies to overcome any misunderstanding, complaints, etc., or to secure further pertinent information regarding purchased materials.
• Issues purchase orders to suppliers, establishes appropriate material delivery requirements, and ensures proper maintenance of open purchase orders. Processes both MRO and MRP purchase orders.
• Participates in inventory reconciliation including cycle counting and yearly physical inventories if applicable.
• Supports the maintenance of the systems for production planning, purchasing, and inventory control/warehousing via established MRP system.
• Works on special reports/projects as required by Management.
• Supports for drafting and routing procurement specification changes and updates via established document control system when applicable.
• Proactively reports product and material availability issues – assists in the development and implementation of mitigation plans related to these issues.
• Participates in daily production meetings.
• Reviews account payable invoice discrepancies, which the Accounts Payable Department refers for approval, particularly where the price or other item does not agree with the purchase order, as needed.
• Adheres to and performs according to SOPs and policies governing the various plant functions.
• Complies with cGMP, Quality Standards, and established policies and/or procedures.
• Supports the identification, development, and implementation of CIPs (Cost Improvement Projects) and PPV (Purchase Price Variance) opportunities to meet annual variance goals.
• Supports Company objectives of inventory levels, quality levels, pricing controls, and inventory availability to support the master schedule.
• Expedites as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• BS in business or related field preferred.
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems required.
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Must understand the function of quality in an ISO manufacturing environment.
• Experience with data/cost analytics a plus.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Buyer/Planner preferred.
• Experience developing cost standards, price negotiation, vendor selection, and maintenance of purchase order system a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to achieve inventory and cost objectives while best utilizing personnel and equipment resources.
• Ability to provide material availability to the shop floor when required.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Backorder Management.
• Timely and accurate reporting of Production and other critical data to management.
• Effective communications (verbal and written).
• Plant variance goal execution, especially PPV and CIP goals.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally the employee may be required to lift or move at least 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be in an office, open cubicle, and/or manufacturing environment.
• Candidate must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.