Buyer | Manufacturing

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Job Description

Framebridge has redefined the framing experience to deliver beautiful, convenient, custom framing for a modern lifestyle. Framebridge has eliminated the hassle and expense of traditional framing with our technology-driven platforms. We have introduced the joy of telling and preserving stories and moments for a new generation. Our company is headquartered in Washington D.C., with the company’s manufacturing and supply chain operations located in Richmond, KY, Winchester, VA, and Henderson, NV.. Due to significant growth, Framebridge is searching for a Buyer to continue the important transformation of our Operations and Supply Chain based out of our Henderson, NV location.

Framebridge is growing quickly! We’ll give you the opportunity to do the same.

Position Description:

The Buyer will work closely with the operations, supply chain and corporate teams to plan for and acquire items that ensure customer demands are met. The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and planning for the movement of raw materials, packaging materials and related inventory through the supply chain and manufacturing. The Buyer will develop purchase plans, while coordinating material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences. The Buyer will analyze data and determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required customer schedules. The Buyer will also negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow up on orders placed, and approve payments. The Buyer will coordinate and follow-up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services meets expectations.

Job Responsibilities

· Identify and develop sources for direct and indirect material categories.

· Demonstrate excellence in negotiating and developing contracts.

· Demonstrate proficiency in executing logistics management processes and contracts.

· Design, develop, and implement a roadmap for managing company supply and fulfillment processes.

· Implement consignment inventory processes where appropriate.

· Execute with excellent negotiation skills.

· Develop highly productive working relationships with peers and suppliers.

Required Skills:

• Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work both independently and with the team in a fast-paced environment

• Experience supporting cross-functional teams working to achieve team-based goals

• Proficient computer skills including MS Word and Excel

• Ability to work closely with Merchandising, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and other operations support teams

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Experience with proposals / estimating

• Ability to communicate technical information

Preferred Skills:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software to optimize material planning and scheduling.  

· Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings and bill of materials

· Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes

· Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles with Green or Black Belt Certification

· Experience in supplier quality and special processes (first article inspection, part marking, receiving inspection)

Expected Outcomes:

· The Buyer will form strong internal and external partnerships.

· The supply chain will perform at a very high level in delivering high quality products, on-time, at competitive costs, through safe and sustainable sources.

· Supply Chain and supplier organizations will be cohesive, motivated, and engaged, with a focus on business priorities.

· Problems will be viewed as opportunities, each with a structured plan for improvement.

· Improvement gains will be executed through kaizen events.

· Decision-making will be based in data-analysis.

Framebridge is an equal opportunity employer.

Experience:

• Supply Chain: 1 year (Preferred)

• Kaizen: 1 year (Preferred)

• buyer: 1 year (Preferred)

Time Type

Framebridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.