Buyer

Job Summary

Buffalo Pumps offers competitive benefits - medical coverage through Highmark and a 5% 401(k) match. 

Buyers at Buffalo Pumps hold direct responsibility for purchase of castings of various materials from various Foundry sources, inventory, tooling, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed specifications at optimal costs, quality and delivery terms in support of company requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for the Purchase of complex castings of various materials as they relate to the manufacture of centrifugal pump Manage other assigned commodities.
• Review Inventory Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) Weekly Reports for assigned commodities, review action messages, and complete actions as needed to support inventory requirements and production demand.
• Review open-order reports for assigned suppliers and take appropriate actions to meet the required deliveries.
• Negotiate supply agreements, pricing and terms with major suppliers.
• Maintain patterns and database to assure company asset locations are recorded along with revisions, capability and condition of patterns.
• Manage patterns as required to assure castings are produced with acceptable quality, recommend repair or replacement of patterns and tooling to management.
• Coordinate pattern movements, as required, to support production requirements.
• Address invoicing issues in a timely manner. Address quality issues in a timely manner. Address receiving and packing list issues in a timely manner.
• Review and update production reports for delivery information on assigned parts and services.
• Enter purchase orders into Acumatica (MRP) System, obtain approval of orders and place orders with suppliers in accordance with departmental procedure.
• Prioritize activities according to required deadlines and sourcing lead-time.
• Maintain a working knowledge of assigned commodities, markets and supplier capabilities. Support sales quote requests by providing current pricing for requested parts and services.
• Ensure adherence to all Governmental, Corporate, Company and Departmental Regulations and Procedures (ISO) for every purchase activity. 
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted purchasing practices.
• Maintain Suppliers on Qualified Vendor List (QVL) to assure information and supplier audit reports are up to date in accordance with departmental procedure. Research potential suppliers for addition to qualified vendor list.
• Interact with suppliers and company personnel on a day-to-day basis to communicate requirements and priorities.
• Provide current, updated and complete drawings and specifications to suppliers in support of assigned commodities. Provide supporting documentation for external and internal audits. 
• Support Purchasing Manager in achieving department goals, including cost savings and Supplier Performance Improvement. 
• Provide departmental coverage in the absence or unavailability of coworkers and manager. Any other tasks and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Foundry and Casting experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing or inventory planning experience. 
• Professional certification (ISM, APICS) preferred

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Acumatica (ERP system), MS Office/Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
• Organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact with employees and suppliers in a professional manner.