Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Description

Experience:

Mid Level

$60,000 - $70,000 per year

• Process purchase orders and review each for quantity, price, specification and delivery requirements.
• Review and react to MRP messages to ensure a steady flow of materials.
• Responsible for achieving cost reductions and quality and delivery initiatives.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with new suppliers or products
• Update PO’s with supplier confirmation information (delivery dates, quantities, etc.).
• Coordinate material deliveries into the supply chain to ensure on time delivery of the product.
• Monitor and assign ship dates to backordered materials.
• Assist in the analysis of supply chain issues, work in progress and potential production setbacks and participates in providing recommendations to assure delivery requirements are satisfied
• Participate in the periodically revision of planning and inventory parameters (safety stock, lead time, etc.).
• Works extensively in ERP system to complete the assignments listed above.
• Ensure vendors are contacted in a timely manner; follow up to verify goods are delivered when needed and notify necessary departments if delays occur
• Assist in the analysis of potential production setbacks and participates in providing recommendations to assure delivery requirements are satisfied
• Work with vendors to expedite orders and resolve issues around late deliveries

• Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain related field and at least 2 years of buying/planning experience or at least 3 years of related experience is required.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and functionality.
• Understanding of BOM structure and material management.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a cross functional work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

My client is a leading manufacturing company who is growing! They are looking to add a Buyer to their team who is responsible for the procurement of materials for blow molding machinery and products.

Compensation Up To $75,000

• Strong Benefits Package
• 401K offering
• Opportunity for growth