Buyer

REPORTS TO:

• Purchasing Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for sourcing and supplier management for assigned product lines which support company objectives relative to fill rate, margin, and turns.

DUTIES:

• Requests supplier quotes from existing list of suppliers or approved potential suppliers.
• Identifying and selecting potential suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery capabilities
• Analyzes quotes for cost effectiveness based on piece price, incoterms, MOQs and payment terms.
• Analyzes, negotiates, and implements supplier price changes.
• Generates and implements cost savings initiatives.
• Monitors reports on supplier performance and PPV.
• Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.
• Resolves vendor performance issues, including pricing discrepancies, payment terms, on-time delivery, and quality.
• Requests samples from suppliers for review and approval of the Product Management team.
• Reviews SCARS and supports issuing department in resolution.
• Maintains supplier information and documents in company portal.
• Assists in the data preparation of new products to be imported into SAP.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Ability to negotiate regarding price, minimum order quantities, payment terms, and incoterms.
• Ability to complete a total cost analysis of supplier quotes and impact analysis of supplier price increases.
• Ability to identify potential cost savings initiatives.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams both on-site and globally.
• PC use including MS Office (especially Excel), SAP, Internet and intranet, and various database and cataloging programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, trade papers, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to managers, clients, customers, and the public, responding to questions as necessary.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Understanding of MRP.
• Working knowledge of importing process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years progressively responsible purchasing functions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess appropriate technical skills; C.P.M., A.P.P. or CPIM preferred
• Negotiation skills (Required)
• SAP Experience (Preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities of the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.

TRAVEL:

• Negligible