Buyer, Business
Job in
Baltimore, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21276, USA
Listing for:
Mazzella Companies
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-11-18
Job specializations:
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Buyer
The Buyer is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for products, services, and production materials. These products and services are to be secured at best cost, highest quality, and timely delivery, consistent with Company policy and performance standards. The Buyer is a strategic role within the Supply Chain management and other internal customers. Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted customer service levels, managing inventory levels/targets, and managing supply and demand within the Global Supply Chain.
The Buyer will verify receipt of items and authorizes payment when necessary. The Buyer will provide assistance in developing the best method of re-ordering products to meet management determined inventory levels. The Buyer will help manage control of inventory.
Responsibilities
Responsible for negotiating long term and short-term transactions with vendor baseSource and help qualify potential new suppliers for current and future product and service needsSupport inter-company transactions, such as purchase orders and transfersPurchasing responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Specific supplier qualifications and selection
- Solicits price and delivery quotations as requested by Sales and Operations
- Final negotiations regarding price and payment terms
- Understanding and providing any needed training, written procedures & product knowledge of key supplier criteria, i.e. contract pricing, supplier lead-time considerations, freight responsibility
- Ensure order confirmation / acknowledgement requirement from supplier base is adhered to for internal Purchase Order match up/ confirmation process
Place purchase orders with approved suppliers based on approved requests, approved requisitions, or current ERP system. Includes data entry, printing, and sending of purchase order. Ensures necessary drawings, specifications, and special information is part of purchase order and forwarded to suppliers when requiredWork closely with the Buying team regarding purchasing material requirements and related vendor buy opportunities to support all company branchesMaintain accurate records, both electronic and manual filing systems for all purchase orders, attachments, quotations, requisitions, etc. in accordance with standard documentation control procedure.Drive supplier OTD performance (On Time Delivery) to >95% through improved material availabilityCollaborate with customer service to provide on time delivery of finished goods for customer ordersReview part requirements and/or min/max triggers and utilize ERP system to evaluate material requirements for internal manufacturing consumption as well as external customer ordersCommunicate effectively with customer service and operations personnel on the status of schedule delays, customer expedites or cancellations, and schedule attainment concernsSolicit suppliers and evaluate capabilities to supply products to meet or exceed the Companies’ quality standardsProvide updated ship dates and communication to the appropriate personnelWork with Quality Department regarding disposition of non-conformance productsWork with accounting regarding supplier issues, i.e., pricing discrepancies, shipping errors and product returnsProvide lead times to Operations based on material lead times from suppliers. Collaborate with necessary departments that will assist in determining the appropriate response to the customerMaintain appropriate data files on active suppliers, standard costs, and lead-timesSupport the department with internal transactionsRecognize challenges affecting inventory accuracy, customer shipments or material storage; aid in the development and implementation of processes to correct any unfavorable conditionsOther duties as assignedQualifications
Education
A high school diploma or GED is required; an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline; in the absence of a degree, directly related job experience serving in an industrial…
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