Buyer

Job Description

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Director of Procurement

General Summary: The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services needed by the organization while maintaining ongoing operational aspects  including order placement to demand, inventory management, and pricing. This role ensures the company receives quality products at competitive prices while maintaining strong supplier relationships and adhering to organizational purchasing policies.

Essential Job Functions:

Sourcing and Supplier Management: Develop sustainable sourcing strategies for optimum cost and reliable delivery.  Establish and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate contracts terms and pricing.
Purchase Order Management: Prepare and process purchase orders ensuring timely delivery and receipt of production goods/services meeting customer demand and operating plan.  Process purchase orders for capital and MRO.
Cost Control: Maintain optimum landed cost.  Analyze procurement expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. Monitor and manage the procurement budget.
Inventory Management: Manage purchase orders to ensure the timely availability of materials while maintaining target inventory levels without overstocking or shortages.
Vendor Performance Monitoring: Assess vendor performance for quality, delivery, and customer service and maintain supplier scorecards.  Meet with suppliers quarterly for review and action planning.  
Reporting: Maintain business forecast reporting for cost and inventories with time-based actions.
Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, new suppliers, and emerging products or services that could benefit the organization.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development, finance, operations, and legal to align procurement activities with business objectives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree (or candidate) or equivalent experience
Three (3) plus years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of Netsuite MRP and procurement systems.
Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.
Understanding of industry trends and market dynamics.
Familiarity with supplier quality tools including APQP and PPAP.
Work history that demonstrates a strong work ethic
Adaptability & durability
Team-oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to work hard
Compensation and Benefits:  

Compensation DOE
Health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
401k with match
Paid parental leave
Wellness
Free water, decent coffee, nice people
Vacation
Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.