Supply Chain Buyer

Purpose of Position

The Buyer compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for the procurement of materials and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies material, parts descriptions and specifications of purchase requests
• Uses Buyers Report to determine if inventory material or parts on hand is in sufficient quantity
• Consults catalogs and websites, and contacts suppliers to obtain prices, specifications, and availability
• Secures three bids for certain items
• Types or writes invitation to bid forms and e-mails forms to supplier firms
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and places orders with suppliers for parts and materials
• Drives cost savings initiatives
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices
• Purchases non-inventory paint, hardware and fittings, based upon stock levels, and current or upcoming job-related needs
• Requests bids from suppliers for pre-packed fitting orders for engineered packages and coordinates deliveries with the warehouse
• Performs order entry of steel and fittings into bills of material WIP orders
• Performs data entry of purchase orders into the ERP system computer system
• Contacts suppliers concerning late deliveries and assists with expediting activities
• Acts as a liaison between departments and suppliers to assure quality and conformance to specifications for supplies and services
• Obtains pricing and availability of special items requested for engineered packages in production
• Purchases material for outside vendors (subcontractors) and coordinates material deliveries to their build locations
• Updates supplier shipping and delivery dates in ERP system
• Continuously tracks progress on key items from suppliers and subcontractors
• Works collaboratively within the Supply Chain team and with other departments
• Scans and indexes Material Test Report data into the document storage software
• Helps drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Provides lead work direction to other buyers

Education and Experience

• Minimum of an associate's degree or 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and procedures and some sourcing experience
• NetSuite ERP system experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance with HSA
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• 401K retirement plan after 90 days
• Competitive Salary