Purchasing Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery schedules using Material Resource Planning (MRP) to determine order quantities & delivery schedules.
• Reschedule orders and deliveries as needed to both minimize excess material and ensure continuity of supply.
• Establish and maintain lot sizes to leverage supplier economic order quantities and optimize container utilization.
• Select appropriate supplier to meet cost and delivery targets.
• Process purchase order requests to meet material demands for the location.
• Review and provide input to forecasted usage.
• React to customer order and forecasted demand changes and maintain system due dates and planning parameters.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Research and obtain corrective action plans for supplier quality issues.
• Contribute to operational excellence by meeting departmental and company KPI’s.
• Actively participate in yearly Physical Inventory.
• Perform other purchasing duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in related field is required.
• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or a similar field is preferred.
• Strong computer and data analytic skills.
• Ability to utilize an integrated ERP system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Forecasting experience desired.
• Self-motivated, organized, and effective time management.
• Ability to travel, up to 5%.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work in teams.
• Able to adhere to strict deadlines.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or a similar field.
• 1-2 years of experience in related field.
• Strong computer and data analytic skills.
• Ability to utilize an integrated ERP system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Forecasting experience desired.

Skills

• Strong computer and data analytic skills.
• Ability to utilize an integrated ERP system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Generous Pay commensurate with experience and/or education.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical care, and short-term & long-term disability insurance.
• 401K retirement program with employer match.
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time.
• Employee purchase pricing on auto, power sport, and bicycle tires.

Pay

Pay commensurate with experience and/or education.

Schedule

Not specified.