The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of raw materials, equipment and selected services for the Cable division. This is accomplished thru the review and maintenance of the automated inventory control system (SAP). The Buyer is also responsible for soliciting quotes and proposals for selected materials and or services. This information is to be evaluated and business awarded to the most appropriate supplier. The Buyer shall also maintain proper documentation to ensure that suppliers have sufficient information to provide quality products. They shall also monitor industry trends for potential opportunities or issues.
Duties and Responsibilities (this list is not all inclusive)
- Assist Materials Management with suggested inventory levels and recommends purchase quantities including forecasting and materials planning.
- Order approved materials from approved qualified suppliers.
- Recommend updates to purchasing procedures to department manager.
- Maintains and updates list of qualified suppliers.
- Create third party purchase orders for OFS contract manufacturers.
- Responsible for subsequent third-party follow-up including expedites, modifications, revisions, etc.
- Update and establish purchasing procedures as required.
- Create and maintain new and existing parts in the system.
- Monitor New Product Trial and Introduction sample requirements, trial completion and parts development for new and existing supplier qualifications.
- Responsible for reviewing the inventory position/reorder point of production, maintenance, office supplies and all raw materials. This is accomplished by reviewing inventory position and open demand in the computerized inventory system and communicating with the warehouse personnel.
- Must have a good understanding of all department functions.
- Writes or completes requisitions; telephones, faxes, or e-mails orders to vendors; files the paperwork; and enters order information (such as the item, quality, and delivery date) into the automated production tracking computer system.
- Responsible for maintaining some supplies, and all raw materials, including major commodity purchases.
Education Requirements:
AA/AS degree. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Management or related Field preferred.
- 1 – 3 years previous experience in purchasing (preferred), in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer Skills (Intermediate Level): MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Proficient (Intermediate Level) with the system (SAP) and have strong troubleshooting skills.