Description
The Buyer is a key role in the flow and continuity of materials to make product for sale.
Responsibilities
Functions and Responsibilities
- Maintain database of all vendor pricing and increases.
- Report KPIs and other metrics as it relates to the supply chain.
- Develop secondary suppliers who are fully qualified and utilized to support supply chain needs
- Monitor raw material inventory levels and create/communicate orders to suppliers.
- Track inbound material deliveries and adjust Purchase Orders to prioritize and increase/decrease to meet production needs.
- Assist the Materials Manager with supply chain materials plans.
- Research and work in support of supply chain improvements and cost savings initiatives.
- Carryout GMP and Safety practices and policies.
Essentials
- Purchase raw and packaging materials, perform data entry of purchase orders, review requisitions
- Request bids, negotiate terms as directed by Materials Manager
- Confer with vendors to obtain product/service information such as price, availability, delivery.
- Communicate and track deliveries
- Check inventory levels, set and monitor min/max levels, safety stock
- Supplier scorecard tracking
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Min of 3 years of experience Purchasing/Buying
- Computer skills including Excel, Access
- ERP knowledge (JDEdwards, SAP, Oracle or similar)
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Customer and Vendor partnership focus.
- Strong attention to detail, esp with numbers
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package including Bonus, Profit Sharing, 401K match, health, wellness and more!