Buyer I

CAIRE•Ball Ground, GA

20h•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing assigned suppliers and materials to meet company operational needs in a cost-effective and timely manner. Key responsibilities include managing purchase orders, resolving supply chain issues, and ensuring compliance with company policies and quality standards.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Must have strong computer skills (MS Office)
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, JDE, AS400
Minimum 1-3 years materials management experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university with a focus in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Supply chain experience with a progressive organization focused on improvements to quality, cost, and delivery
Experience with ISO 9000, Kanban and lean manufacturing environment
Well-rounded, high-potential individual who understands supply chain and materials management
JD Edwards experience a plus

Responsibilities

Issue purchase orders in accordance with MRP, reorder points, and other inventory management strategies
Analyze and report on historical purchasing data, material usage, and supplier performance
Maintain target inventory levels through adjusting material delivery schedules as required by changes in production
Establish and build effective partnerships with suppliers. Evaluate key performance indicators and collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
Evaluate supplier pricing and negotiate costs and terms to achieve company objectives
Act as liaison between supplier, engineering, and quality departments to ensure alignment on part specifications and timely resolution of material issues.
Review Engineering Change Orders and coordinate changes with suppliers, ensuring conformance to part qualification procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on approval requirements and phase-in/out of material changes.
Work with receiving, warehousing, and accounting teams to review and resolve delivery and invoicing concerns
Coordinate with internal and external logistics and brokerage partners to achieve on time delivery of goods while maintaining cost efficiency
Communicate regularly with planning and production teams to ensure alignment.
All other duties as assigned.