Buyer

Description

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible to expedite operations to ensure customer requirements are met

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Process Purchase Orders or Purchase Order Releases in ERP to procure raw material, parts, supplies, tools equipment and services to meet customer demands with respect to:

• Direct material
• Sub contract material
• Indirect material supplies or services.

1. Identify what to buy

• Analyze historical trends and sales orders to determine material requirements
• Analyze available inventory, material requirements and lead times to determine material to be ordered or released
• Review demands on a daily basis utilizing modules of the Vantage System with consideration to cost, supplier and inventory level
• Obtain quotes from subcontractor suppliers for parts or services. Summarize, justify and present supplier selection for approval
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and other documentation needed to plan/purchase material and production requirements

1. Ensure material transactions are executed properly, accurately and timely

• Analyze and resolve Negative On Hand and Transaction History to monitor and maintain system effectiveness
• Resolve Invoice and Receiver discrepancies to ensure proper receipt of stock
• Work with QA and Suppliers to resolve material rejections. Obtain RMA’s from Suppliers and ensure material transactions are complete

1. Plan, schedule and monitor production work orders for accuracy and proper execution for:

• Job orders for contract work
• Job orders for work accomplished in other VMC departments
• Job orders submitted to subcontractors and suppliers
• Develop production plans to meet sales order and/or finished goods replacements
• Collaborate with production management to determine the resources required to meet the production plans
• Produce job orders to convert/process material within VMC operations and with suppliers
• Coordinate requirements between departments or warehouses that protect the production plan. Ensure that subassemblies produced in outside operations are delivered on time to support downstream operations

1. Monitor and maintain material item parameters in ERP

• Based on parameters provided, detail and maintain reporting on the necessary stocking levels
• Update Bills of Materials (BOM’s) and Methods of Manufacture (MOM’s) in ERP system as required

1. Participate in the implementation training and usage of system software and any other software/hardware systems necessary to accomplish objectives

• Provide system software training to VMC team members

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Mathematical skills with respect to algebraic calculations
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Knowledge of material properties and manufacturing processes for decision making
• Knowledge of raw material and commodities markets

Competencies

• Use of sound judgment to prioritize and made decisions
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Proven orientation to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit at and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Standing for extended periods
• Able to lift 10 pounds and reach/bend to retrieve documents in cabinets and on shelves.
• Minimal travel required.

Work Environment

• Typical office environment.
• Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to ensure responsibilities are met.

Requirements

 Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business
• 5 years Buyer/Planner experience in production environment
• 2 years experience in lean manufacturing environment
• Exposure to Kaizen events or Six Sigma continuous improvement models a plus
• Experience working within ISO-9001 or equivalent quality management system
• Proficiency in MRP-II or ERP
• CPIM a plus