Chore-Time Buyer

Job Title

Buyer

Chore-Time

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Manager

Milford, IN

As the Buyer, you will manage raw material sourcing & negotiate commodity purchases to support the production areas. You will be responsible for supplier selection, supplier development, and on‑going cost savings initiatives. In addition, you will support other departments with non‑inventory purchases as needed.

Managing purchasing: 100% of the Job

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.

• Education: High School Graduate;
  Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field preferred
• Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience within a Supply Chain or Purchasing role preferred however, willing to train the right person
• Certification(s): N/A
• Functional
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to research and evaluate vendor options with a strength in negotiating vendor pricing, agreements and/or contracts. Excellent organization, prioritization and project management skills, with a great attention to detail. Highly analytical with the ability to gather information and make decisions timely and effectively. Ability to learn and apply supply chain best practice concepts.
• Technology Aptitude/
  
  Skills:
  
  Comfortable with PC/Microsoft Office products. Aptitude/ability to learn and work with MRP systems. JD Edwards experience would be a plus
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communications with an ability to communicate with all levels inside and outside of the organization is important for this role.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Self‑motivated, can work independently to achieve the goals of the position. Collaborative with an excellent ability to build and maintain positive relationships within the company and with vendors is essential. Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to influence decisions.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Ability to work within a very collaborative team environment and have the natural ability to take a vision and turn it into a concept.

• Integrity in all things
• Customers are why we exist
• Profitability is a must
• Excellence in all we do
• People make the difference

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Ability to sit and operate a motor vehicle as needed for travel in this role.
• Ability to sit at desk for 5+ hours per day
• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen for majority of day 6-7 hours
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day
• Ability to read and respond on an on‑going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to communicate with others via phone, in‑person, and computer on‑going
• Ability to listen to customers, problem‑solve, and respond accordingly
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, walk, stoop, crouch, and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 15 lbs. sporadically

• The employee is primarily exposed to a normal office environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments or customer locations.
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.
• Travel:
  Frequent travel; up to 20% travel is required