Buyer EPD

Description :

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

SALARY : $60,000

SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring materials and services essential to the company's operations, ensuring a consistent and efficient flow of goods within the supply chain. This role focuses on placing and managing purchase orders based on ERP system signals and supporting daily procurement activities to meet production needs—particularly for the Custom Plastic Fabrication Division—while also serving as a backup to other Buyers. The Buyer plays a key role in identifying and escalating supply chain issues, supporting process improvement efforts, and driving cost savings initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Place and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and services in accordance with ERP system requirements.
• Monitor and support the timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
• Proactively escalate supply chain risks or issues—such as late deliveries or potential shortages—to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve vendor-related issues, including delays, discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Support cost reduction initiatives with measurable results.
• Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile invoices, receipts, and inventory discrepancies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of supply chain and procurement process improvements.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and lead supplier evaluation and selection activities.
• Communicate pricing changes and trends to Sales, Operations, and other relevant departments.
• Update and maintain minimum inventory and safety stock levels on a quarterly basis.
• Actively work to reduce inventory value by targeting excess and obsolete materials.
• Oversee subcontractor purchasing and logistics processes as required.
• Forecast market trends and raw material availability and share insights with internal teams.

Teamwork is essential for TSE’s continued success, so Teamwork is an essential function of every employee’s job. Teamwork drives positive results every day. Teamwork promotes positive customer relations and results in exceeding the expectations of our customers. Teamwork benefits every employee since it grows our business and increases our sales. With Teamwork, we all succeed. Without it, we all suffer. Teamwork with co-workers in the same department is just the beginning. Teamwork with every other employee, department and division is the Teamwork that is required to succeed. WE ARE TSE.

Requirements : Job Requirements

SAFETY TRAINING To perform this job successfully, an individual must complete and maintain the following Safety Training requirements.

General Safety Orientation

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree : or five or more years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation details : 60000-60000 Yearly Salary

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