What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at RPM Wood Finishes Group?
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Short-term objectives:
- Assume transactional responsibility for ERP purchasing transactions.
- Keep inventory at sufficient levels for items to fulfill requirements of production, and maintaining delivery of customer orders.
- Produce and review reports for purchasing, production planning, and inventory control.
- Work with and through others to obtain the best price, quality, delivery and service possible.
Long term objectives:
- Be responsible for the integrity of all transactions between our outside vendors and our company.
- Work with inventory planners to keep inventory levels at the optimum fill rate for our customers.
- Work with all departments to design/develop packaging which is optimized to benefit the WFG, and its customers.
- Improve transaction accuracy with our vendors to 100%.
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.
Experience and Education Required
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years purchasing experience
- Experience and knowledge of purchasing system with an integrated ERP system, Microsoft D365 preferred
- Experience and knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel preferred) Strong organizational, communication and negotiation skills
Desired requirements:
- Four year business degree
- Experience operating in an ERP system operating environment
- Experience in a lean (flow) manufacturing environment
- Experience in marine coatings preferred
- Experience in commodity purchases preferred
Reasoning Ability
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Normal office environment.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)
- Cost savings – measured, and tracked
- Prevention of “Out of Stocks” – measured, and tracked
- Inventory dollars on hand for purchased category – measured, and tracked
Salary : $51,400 - $65,100