Purchaser

Job Summary

This role is responsible for maintaining daily purchasing activities using the forecast and MRP. Must have a deep knowledge of manufacturing, inventory and supply chain management.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Purchaser/Buyer
• At least 1 year of experience working in inventory and supply chain management

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP software
• Preferred QuickBooks experience
• Excellent foresight and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

Core Duties

• Maintain daily purchasing activities using the forecast and MRP
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments
• Stay current with existing and upcoming projects (attend weekly project meetings)
• Maintain open purchase orders/backorders and ensure accuracy
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs
• New item creation in QuickBooks
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Negotiate lower pricing
• Search and source potential suppliers and vendors
• Provide reports for management
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks of current market/economy trends that may affect demand

Schedule

• 1st shift position
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Overtime as needed

Benefits

• PTO with annual rollover; accrual beginning at 90 days
• 9 holidays and 1 floating holiday; and Veteran's Day paid double for employees whose DD214 is on file
• 4 traditional and 2 basic coverage health insurance plans to choose from
• Employer contribution monthly on healthcare plans
• Traditional and Roth 401k options with company match
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment insurance
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access
• 2 dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurances including: accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Employee discounts on company products