Buyer

Work Schedule:

Conventional

Position Summary 

The Buyer procures materials, supplies, services, and MRO in a timely manner at the most efficient cost to fulfill customer commitments and achieve company KPI(s). 

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables  

• Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information including price, availability, and delivery. 

• Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiates pricing & contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and makes recommendations for awards. 

• Makes tactical buying decisions. Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance to all purchasing protocols. 

• Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtains written acknowledgements from suppliers. 

• Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery. 

• Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs. 

• Monitor and reduce on-hand inventories.  Analyze inventory levels. Prepares liability reports for excess and obsolete management. 

• Maintains procurement records on services and goods purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories.  Champion procurement reporting and metrics. 

• Manages suppliers for price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate. 

• Performs other tasks reasonably commensurate with the role, as needed. 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience 

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 2+ years of experience in a Procurement role, ideally in the manufacturing industry. 

• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization 

• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization 

• Experience managing multiple vendors and assignments in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products – SAP experience helpful. 

Physical Demands 

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   F 
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   F 
Stand O  
Walk O  
Sit O  
Manually Manipulate O  
Reach Outward O  
Reach Above Shoulder O 
Climb O 
Crawl O 
Squat or Kneel O 
Bend O 

Other Physical Requirements 
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) 
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking 
Sense of Touch 
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines 
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment 

Work Environment 
 
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather. 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.