Buyer

Job Description

* MRP / MPS. Execute the MRP functions related to purchased materials in accordance with defined policies, procedures and workflows. Interpret outputs of the MRP and MPS forecasting modules and recommend adjustments as appropriate.
* Purchase Orders. Raise and issues purchase orders to approved suppliers for direct and indirect materials in a timely fashion and communicate concerns and conflicts to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Ensure all required documentation is provided to the supplier. Perform required system updates to the ERP modules in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with approval matrix for spending authorization.
* Supplier Portal. Expand and develop the use of the Supplier Web Portal. Manage all user accounts. Train all users and ensure compliance.
* Ordering Systems. Oversee and implement appropriate offline ordering systems related to vendor managed and shop floor controlled materials (VMI, floor-stock, Kanban's etc.). Ensure compliance to established procedures and guidelines.

Experience and Skills required:

* Strong analytical and organizational skills are required as is a high level of creativity
* Strong verbal and written communication skills combined with the ability to present information in a meaningful manner
* Excellent interpersonal skills to include the ability to provide leadership and create camaraderie and synergy among cross-functional groups
* Strong PC skills including spreadsheets, word processing and ERP systems.

Key Personal Skills:

* Good communication skills.
* Can use Microsoft Office utilities.
* Able to work in a fast paced environment that changing quickly.
* Able to meet agreed upon deadlines for completing assigned tasks.

Key Competencies:

* Understanding of Material Requirements (MRP) systems.
* Knowledge of Purchasing processes and practices.
* Knowledge of Supply Chain techniques and ordering systems.
* Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Language Skills required:

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Academic Background:

* Bachelor degree in Business curriculum preferred.

Number of years of Professional Experience required:

2 to 5 Years preferred.

Other Requirements:

* Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
* Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting
* The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer terminal, expansive reading, etc.
* The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions