Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

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* Job Title:

** Buyer
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* Location:

** Conyers, GA
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* What we’re looking for:

** Hillphoenix is looking for a Buyer, who performs various purchasing and planning duties to obtain supplies and raw materials in support of the production schedule.  The Buyer will work as part of cross-functional team to identify low-cost, high-quality, reliable sources of supply in support of strategic business objectives.
** What you’ll be responsible for in this role:
*** Issue POs daily in response to various demand signals (Kanban, MRP, Min / Max)
* Expedite deliveries to ensure on-time delivery of components to the production line
* Work with other departments to mitigate impact of changes in pricing and lead times
* Partner with engineering to identify alternate materials if delivery would delay production or lead to an increase in excess inventory
* Maintain professional company image and supplier relations through daily business communications
* Utilize ERP system to provide data on demand history and usage for use in negotiating contracts / quotes with suppliers
* Provide forecast of future demand to suppliers based upon historical demand, market / sales intelligence and knowledge of engineering changes
* Issue debit memos to vendors on changes resulting from returned / rejected material
* Calculate and maintain optimal inventory levels to support safety stock needed to absorb demand variation while supporting inventory turns objectives
* Seasonally adjust purchase volumes to support business objectives
* Identify root cause of errors in material tracking processes, BOM accuracy, UOM conversions, etc. that contribute to supply chain defects
* Work closely with finance and engineering to disposition E&O material
** What are the basic qualifications?
*** Minimum 2 years’ purchasing experience
* Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ relevant experience required
** What are the preferred qualifications?
*** Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
* ERP experience required, Visual & Oracle preferred
* CPIM certification preferred
* Lean and / or CI experience preferred
** To be a great fit for the role:
**** Knowledge & Expectations** – Requires working knowledge of computers with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Oracle experience a plus.
** Language Skills** - Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
** Mathematical Skills** – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
** Reasoning Ability** – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Must have a bias for action and ability to make decisions.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
** Physical Demands** – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

** Work Environment**– While performing the duties of this job,…