Buyer

Company Description

Phoenix Stamping is a growing manufacturing company with a family oriented work environment, great pay and benefits!  Our locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Wayne, IN, and Fort Worth, TX have focused on the production of sheet metal and rod products for various industries since 1986. Through quality and service, our customer base has grown to cover all parts of North America including Canada and Mexico. To continue to improve upon quality and consistency, we continue to grow and add new capabilities, including highly automated manufacturing equipment.  We are seeking dynamic candidates who enjoy a fast-paced and team oriented work environment supported by a company with the motto "Customers first, employees always!"

Job Description

Title: Buyer

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Job Purpose: Responsible for all purchasing related activities for specific plant locations and assigned commodities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Execute on all data entry requirements in Epicor including purchase orders, packing lists, receiving paperwork, etc.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of daily purchasing requirements.
• Determine appropriate stocking levels and frequency for re-ordering ongoing daily, weekly, and monthly orders.
• Evaluate material requirements including obtaining new quotes, sourcing comparable options, monitor, and coordinate shipments from suppliers to ensure materials are received on time.
• Communicate any exceptions to the team with corrective actions to prevent future shortages.
• Responsible for the material outsource and transfer order process between plants.
• Develop and enhance vendor relationships through communication and continuous improvement.
• Identify areas for process improvements within the department.
• Work with AP to reconcile invoicing issues within ECM.
• Lead the Quarterly Physical Inventory process at specific plant locations.
• Maintain expertise and drive cost improvements in assigned purchasing areas and maintain working knowledge of other purchasing areas through cross training. Provide backup to others as needed or requested.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service through active process management and communication to internal customers and suppliers.
• Understand and execute on the standard work developed for the role.
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and general duty of care.
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures.
• Support Purchasing department and perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with ERP systems required and Epicor preferred
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods; metal stamping, cold-heading, machining, or fabrication preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Team player who enjoys challenging situations

Additional Information

Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.