Buyer

Position Summary

Coordinate the acquisition of required materials for production, negotiate with suppliers, measure and manage the supplier base, place orders with suppliers, expedite as needed, and maintain the required inventory levels for defined items.

Essential Responsibilities

• Release Purchased Orders and Requisitions.
• Find local suppliers, establish relationships and create (JIT, KanBan, VMI, ETC) agreements.
• Manage local service contracts and investigate low cost and effective delivery methods for maximum savings.
• Provide reports regarding historical purchases, cost, RFQ comparison, inventory, order status & projections, etc.
• Assist Corporate Supply Chain in sourcing initiatives as requested
• Manage plant inventory levels for packaging and MRO materials
• Serve as liaison between internal customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate with the requesters in case of an urgent need or special ...