Operational Buyer

Job Description

Duties :

• Purchase direct materials as required ensuring quality, lead time and cost efficiency; ensure correct materials are available in the right quantity at the right time to meet production needs
• Act as the daily operational contact between purchasing, manufacturing sites, warehouses and vendors; communicate deviations and adjust timelines when necessary.
• Work with the Procurement Manager to negotiate commercial conditions with suppliers to ensure the best outcomes for the company.
• Anticipate and resolve supply issues to minimize operational impact and avoid production downtime; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain.
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with suppliers to facilitate negotiations, improve responsiveness and resolve inconveniences.
• Control the internal invoice management system; resolve discrepancies; support supplier set-up and master data accuracy
• Address excess and obsolete materials within the assigned scope to ensure appropriate supply levels and cost commitments, including proposing solutions to minimize impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

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