Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you a detail-driven problem solver who loves keeping operations running smoothly? We're looking for a motivated Buyer to play a key role in our supply chain - managing vendors, negotiating pricing, and ensuring materials arrive on time to support production. In this fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll analyze demand, issue purchase orders, and build strong supplier relationships that drive efficiency and cost savings. If you're skilled in ERP systems (Epicor experience a plus), thrive on organization and collaboration, and want to be part of a team that values precision and performance, we'd love to meet you.
Essential duties and responsibilities :
- Issue purchase orders based on the demand in the system and incoming requisition forms.
- Analyze the MRP demand to adjust orders according to real needs.
- Update the item data setting with correct lead times, prices, units of measure, country of origin and all other relevant information.
- Maintain and update supplier contact information in the system.
- Update the Supplier price lists in a timely manner.
- Manage material shortages and past due purchase order lines and make sure to meet the KPIs.
- Manage vendor warranty claims.
- Find and qualify new vendors based on the companies' requirements and eliminate underperforming vendors.
- Negotiate and challenge vendor's quotes in order to drive cost savings for the company.
- Maintain purchase price variances and work with accounting on solving problem invoices.
- Maintain clear professional and efficient communication with internal and external personnel.
- Perform other duties as designated by the department manager.
Requirements
Qualifications for Senior buyer.
Minimum 2 years of experience in Purchasing, preferably in manufacturing.Experience working with EPR systems. Experience in Epicor is preferred.Proven negotiations skillsExperience with Microsoft Office Suite.Education
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management is preferredSupply Chain Management certificates are preferred.Salary Description
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