Buyer

Company Description

**Job Description**:
**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Buyer is responsible for executing the strategies created by a Purchasing Manager. This may include planning the purchasing and scheduling of materials, services, and supplies, sourcing and negotiation with vendors.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE**:

- Expedite orders by suppliers to meet production. Supervise preparation of orders and follow-up to expedite delivery and shipment.
- Check and approve invoices for orders placed.
- Work to reduce network raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories while optimizing service, reducing waste, and increasing inventory turns.
- Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation.
- Conduct assessments of customer needs.
- Support the execution of materials and operation direction setting packages.
- Constantly assess systems for improvement opportunities.
- Provide guidance to maintain communications between purchasing, engineering and manufacturing regarding inventory levels.
- Review plant demand and resource availability.
- Ensure materials availability for production schedule.
- Assess and work to improve inventory accuracy.
- Improve communication and materials flow with supply chain partners.
- Execute procurement sourcing strategies in-line with overall division and/or corporate objectives.

**Qualifications**:
**WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU**:

- High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree desired.
- 2 -5 years prior experience.
- Knowledge of purchasing techniques and logístical supply chain.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and function specific software, Oracle.
- Good customer service skills.
- Good analytical skills.