Buyer - Manufacturing

Description

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Summary

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and/or under the guidance of senior purchasing staff the Buyer I assists with the procurement of goods and services of limited financial scope. This may include raw materials, tools, machine parts, weldments, equipment, electrical components/supplies, MRO, and other supplies for the organization. Assists the Purchasing Manager and/or senior purchasing staff with contract management, contract negotiation, and preparation of purchase orders as requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately enters and processes purchase orders in a timely manner
• Record purchase order acknowledgements and update PO discrepancies
• Works with quality assurance to render disposition on defective parts and supplier feedback
• Expedite and perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with Ipsen’s purchasing strategies.
• Maintains a 90% or higher (as set by department head) on-time average
• Communicates with vendors in meeting production requirements through expediting, rescheduling, changing, or canceling of purchased items.
• Select products for purchase through knowledge, history, supplier profile, supplier survey, engineering recommendation, and/or senior purchasing staff recommendation.
• Communicates effectively with all departments coordinating acceptable quality and delivery of purchased material.
• Work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers or operations staff to expedite critical build items and arrange deliveries.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reviews production and project schedules, expediting critical build items with Production Control and arranging deliveries
• Communicates in real time with the production teams on items that need to be expedited.
• Takes immediate action on those items which require supplier correction.

Requirements

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of negotiation tactics and contract terms
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and respond in a timely manner to questions from managers, production supervisors, production personnel and customers
• Ability to recognize cost reduction and value optimization opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in business software and tools (EX: ERP systems), as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as price vs. cost analysis, discounts, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, metrics and interest. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Effective time management and organization skills to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and manage priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,…