BUYER
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm + daily overtime should workloads require;
PLUS, every other Saturday from 8:00am-1:30pm
Status: 100% On-Site / Fulltime / Hourly
Reports To: Purchasing Manager
Purpose
Timely procurement and delivery of production parts to meet/exceed scheduled manufacturing and shipping deadlines.
Ideal Candidate
Will have purchasing/procurement experience to support wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales preferably in a manufacturing/automotive environment. Is customer focused and driven to succeed; has high standards of integrity and a Team Player mentality.
Requirements:
· Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience in the procurement of parts and materials – preferably in a manufacturing/automotive environment
· Must have understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations and inventory controls
· Understanding of complex, multi-level Bill of Materials
· Able to extract technical requirements from CAD drawings
· Can support the complexity of manufacturing, engineering, wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales within one facility
· Experience in production planning, and MRP systems
· Results oriented individual with a pro-active approach to overcoming challenges and achieving results
· Proven appreciation of Customer Service expectations
· Can problem solve and have strong analytical and negotiation skills
· Excellent attention to detail, along with organizational and follow-up skills
· Resourceful and self-motivated; able to work independently as well as in a Team
· Ability to effectively work with cross-functional departments
· Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
Job Duties: responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Responsible for the on time procurement and delivery of production parts and materials
· Delivery coordination of raw materials and components to support production schedule
· Ensure all parts and materials procured meet standards of Quality, Efficacy, and Safety.
· Manage suppliers with an emphasis on cost savings and on time delivery
· Communicate with suppliers to ensure delivery schedule, cost, order maintenance etc
· Communicate with Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Leads as necessary to ensure timely and accurate delivery and receipt of parts and materials
· Provide procurement and logistics support
· Minor inventory management
· Prepare purchase orders and update MRP with confirmed delivery data
· Uphold company policies, procedures and adherence to local governing business ethics and codes of conduct
· Provide monthly status reports to management
· Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets
· Performs other purchasing/procurement duties as assigned
Education:
· Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management degree or equivalent professional qualification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Purchasing : 5 years (Required)
- Manufacturing Environment: 3 years (Required)
- Automotive / Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person