Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

This position will provide support to the Supply Chain Manager in procuring production, packaging, services and supplies. Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with plant engineering and quality to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track supplier quality and delivery metrics.
• Utilize competitive bidding process to select and manage suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Organize and maintain online supplier folders to record all agreements, compliance documents, orders, and records for supply chain.
• Ensure the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercial terms.
• Visit suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assist in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
• Ensure maintenance and accuracy of all BOM lead times and standard costs in the ERP system, implementing changes and tracking variances as required.
• Effectively use verbal and written communication to provide resolution and status updates to team members, internal customers and suppliers.
• Work with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business goals to deliver long-term value
• Analyze root causes of accounts payable exceptions and take steps to resolve and prevent.
• Assist in implementing new sourcing/inventory strategies
• Strong computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) system.
• Highly organized to manage multiple products lines.
• Manage the activities of the purchasing and inventory; and purchase supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels.
• Problem solving including the investigation of root cause analysis, and implement corrective action.
• Monitor and communicate key industry developments and trends (shortages, price escalations, etc.).
• Manage and administer building/property keys and security camera access.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Support and adhere to all ISO standards applicable to the Company.
• Wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment directed by the Company at all times.
• Demonstrate complete working knowledge of firearms safety.
• Maintain and keep workstation and department area clean.
• Immediately report any maintenance and/or safety issues to Management.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward co-workers, other department and the Company.
• Maintain respect, courtesy and professionalism toward all co-workers and the Company.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and management.
• Actively participate and support the 5S process within the work area on a daily basis.
• Other duties will be assigned as required.