Objective
the buyer is a key position that must understand and execute procurment best practices. This role is responsible for sourcing high-quality, cost-effective, products from a range of suppliers. Individuals must have an intimate working knowledge of erp to successfully manage, and optimize stocking levels of assigned products.
b) general responsibilities
· responsible for procurement and delivery of assigned products and component materials needed to meet manufacturing and customer deadlines.
· expertise in using mrp and planning tools, analyzing inventory order patterns, and sales data to provide input for strategic purchasing decisions.
· evaluate and measure vendors' performance, initiating corrective action when expectations are not met ensuring maximum performance.
· identifies areas of risk for the business (i.e. delivery, quality, cost, performance, etc.) and makes recommendations for mitigating risk.
· solicit and evaluate quotations, place and amend purchase orders, and follow up on supplier commitments for assigned products.
· participate in evaluation and selection of new suppliers.
· maintain the accuracy of purchase item data and planning parameters driving the mrp processes.
· analyze and solve purchasing problems with other departments (accounting, receiving, production planning, product development, etc.) such as conformance to quality or design requirements, material scheduling, receiving, and price disputes.
· continuously evaluate and improve purchasing procedures.
· recommends process improvements and innovative solutions to support the achievement of goals as related to suppliers and products.
· ability to work cross-functionally, with other departments, to ensure that both internal and external service levels are met.
· reviewing and analyzing data to determine cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation and/or contract renegotiations.
· make recommendations to improve the processes and procedures as they relate to the procurement department.
· other duties as assigned by procurement management or ownership.
c) quality system responsibilities
· follow applicable procedures as per the quality management system.
· monitor suppliers approve list and request quality certificates as needed
· participate in supplier audits/visits
· monitor supplier scorecard
d) authority
· this position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
iii. Position profile
a) education
· bachelor’s degree in business or other applicable major.
b) required competencies
· professionalism, tact, and presentation are all essential elements of the job.
· management of windows software, primarily focused on ms office word, excel, and powerpoint; advanced user of excel
· knowledge of iso ts 16949
· extensive knowledge of erp/mrp systems
· knowledge of manufacturing product requirements, processes, and equipment
· excellent verbal and written communication skills both for internal and external customers, as well as effective time management skills
c) skills
· ability to read, write and speak english proficiently
d) experience
· bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
e) physical demand
the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
· the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop kneel or crouch.
· the employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 lbs.
· specific vision requirements include the ability to see at a close range.
· at times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
* · fine hand manipulation for keyboarding.