Expeditor/Buyer

Primary Job Functions:

• Act as a liaison between various departments and company suppliers, directing shipments to the correct location and arranging for timed deliveries.
• Oversee and facilitate the smooth flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production or shipping schedules.
• Expedite assigned purchase orders to ensure all requirements specified in the purchase order are accomplished.

• Assist Accounts Payable in resolving invoice issues with suppliers.
• Manage returns to suppliers due to quality issues and coordinate replacements.

• Perform essential functions required by the job.

Secondary Job Functions:

• Source vendors of material, equipment or supplies, determine product availability, lead times, pricing and payment terms
• Prepare and process purchase orders for material, equipment and supplies
• Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy
• Ensure on-time delivery from all suppliers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience as an Expeditor or similar role

• Familiarity with purchasing components, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Experience in a production environment is a plus

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and familiar with inventory software
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands:

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Week: 40+ Hours Lunch: 1 hour

(Some overtime may be required with prior approval by management.)

Sitting: 90%

Standing & Walking: 10%

Environment:

• Indoors/Office

Stress:

• High

Performance Standards:

• Monthly Metrics. Example: Vendor On-Time Delivery