Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer

Peachtree City, GA

Job Summary :

Responsible for procurement of assigned direct materials, other production materials, maintenance items and assigned indirect purchases. Negotiates pricing and terms within guidelines. Supervises Purchasing Clerk.

General Functions & Specific Responsibilities :

To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.

While performing any procedure, all associates must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.

Adhere to appropriate the company’s operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies / practices

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

1. SOURCING & PROCUREMENT

In conjunction with Japanese support, develop a plan for purchasing and control of coating materials

Develop material forecasts, identify new vendors and negotiate pricing and terms; evaluate vendors

Monitor and report on market information for assigned direct materials

As required, negotiate pricing and terms for approved capital items; issue related P.O.

Issue PO’s for raw material purchases in conjunction with Japan; control and adjust delivery dates as required; monitor import procedures; responsible for pre-payment process and tracking receipt of raw materials and invoicing

For other material purchase, calculate usage and determine order quantity; approve orders and invoices prepared by procurement clerk including maintenance and repair items

Manage inventories for assigned materials; participate in inventories

Responsible for oversight of A / P and invoicing process for assigned materials

As materials are received, inspect to verify quantity, quality and compliance with COA

2. QUALITY

Determine counter measures and corrective actions for non-conforming items and defective materials

Act as Document Control person for ISO initiatives; recommend new or improved procedures; assure compliance with ISO procedures

3. REPORTING

On a weekly basis, report on progress towards assigned projects, issues and other initiatives

Monthly inventory reporting

Monthly cost reduction and cost control reports

4. OTHER / SUPERVISORY

Supervise the activities of the Purchasing Clerk

Recommend improvements to the process, cost savings initiatives, simplification of process, etc.

Take responsibility and deal effectively with any irregular issues

Competencies / Specific Experience or Training Preferred :

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 Experience
• Associate’s degree preferably in business or economics; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of similar experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience purchasing in an international import environment
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Certification or some credits towards CPP preferred
• Familiarity and work experience in an ISO environment preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must possess a positive, professional attitude and capable leadership skills
• Reasoning Ability : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply these skills to analytical and problem-solving situations at all levels of operations.
• Analytical and math skills to calculate usage rates and forecast accurately
• Equipment and Applications
• Standard office equipment such as word processors, phones, fax, etc
• Confident using MS Office suite with particular emphasis on Excel and spreadsheets