Buyer

Experience: Mid Level Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year Job Details - Duties and Responsibilities: Process purchase orders and review each for quantity, price, specification and delivery requirements. Review and react to MRP messages to ensure a steady flow of materials. Responsible for achieving cost reductions and quality and delivery initiatives. Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with new suppliers or products Update PO’s with supplier confirmation information (delivery dates, quantities, etc.). Coordinate material deliveries into the supply chain to ensure on time delivery of the product. Monitor and assign ship dates to backordered materials. Assist in the analysis of supply chain issues, work in progress and potential production setbacks and participates in providing recommendations to assure delivery requirements are satisfied Participate in the periodically revision of planning and inventory parameters (safety stock, lead time, etc.). Works extensively in ERP system to complete the assignments listed above. Ensure vendors are contacted in a timely manner; follow up to verify goods are delivered when needed and notify necessary departments if delays occur Assist in the analysis of potential production setbacks and participates in providing recommendations to assure delivery requirements are satisfied Work with vendors to expedite orders and resolve issues around late deliveries Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain related field and at least 2 years of buying/planning experience or at least 3 years of related experience is required. Working knowledge of MRP systems and functionality. Understanding of BOM structure and material management. Ability to communicate and coordinate with all levels of the organization. Ability to work in a cross functional work environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A bit about us: - My client is a leading manufacturing company who is growing! They are looking to add a Buyer to their team who is responsible for the procurement of materials for blow molding machinery and products. Why join us? - Compensation Up To $75,000 Strong Benefits Package 401K offering Opportunity for growth #manufacturing #purchasing #procurement #apics #mrp #production-planning #demand-planning #tier1

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