Buyer

Job Summary 

The Buyer will manage and liaise communication with vendors and suppliers along with internal customers, in order to ensure that all necessary materials, supplies and services are purchased to achieve success in all customer projects

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and communicate new products and services
• Procure quality products and materials ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production and customer requirements
• Purchase materials and subcontract operations based on pre-determined requirements and other pre-set parameters utilizing the ERP system

• Coordinate with stock room keeper to maintain all shop supplies at proper levels
• Coordinate regular cycle counts of inventory materials as assigned by direct supervisor
• Ensure the accuracy of all transactions related to the material or subcontract operation being purchased
• Update inventory and purchasing database as required
• Negotiate price-quality breakdowns with vendors, ensuring highest quality goods and services at lowest possible cost
• Monitor raw material inventory for optimum performance
• Communicate status of orders to Project Managers, Manufacturing, Operations, etc.
• Maintain accurate ERP system data for use by manufacturing and project management
• Maintain accuracy of paperwork for vendors, receiving, and accounting
• Track vendor performance and make recommendations accordingly
• Coordinate with shop floor to identify and correct inventory deficiencies
• Provide assistance and guidance to Estimating as required
• Assist Project Managers with ERP procedures and functions
• Assist Engineering in sourcing materials
• Analyze (value analysis) materials and processes to reduce costs
• Monitor costs and trends of assigned commodities
 

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience of wood and/or metal manufacturing in the consumer environment industry
• 3+ years experience in purchasing role, preferrably in the consumer environment industry
• Knowledge of materials and processes required to manfuacture custom consumer environments
• Working knowledge of ERP software
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to express oneself professionally utilizing both verbal and written communications
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate within a muli-departmental team
• Must be able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
 

Physical Requirements

Minimal. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. 

Education Requirements

• Related Degree in Business, Purchasing or Logistics preferred

Additional Position Information

DepartmentPurchasing

StatusExempt