Buyer II

ASSA ABLOY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global leader in opening solutions), is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers.   As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Buyer in our Mocksville, NC manufacturing facility.   The person in the Buyer II role, places orders, expedites back orders and processes paperwork associated with Company's products and special order demand.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years purchasing/planning experience.
• Minimum 5 years MRP/ERP system experience.
• Possess strong technical skill in mathematics, problem-solving and is highly analytical.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse personalities in a tactful and flexible manner.
• Must possess applicable computer systems knowledge to include Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum.
• Possess robust business acumen, planning, and organizational skill.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders in support of production requirements, follow up on back orders, make special arrangements for delivery, and communicate to the internal customer in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain up to date catalog pricing to ensure proper evaluation of cost standards and vendor invoicing. Resolves disputes related to cost and payment of invoices.
• Monitor special order requirements and places orders and expedite as needed to support customer needs.
• Monitor inventory levels of assigned product categories.
• Use MRP and ERP reports to evaluate items to be purchased coordinating a smooth flow of material through the supply chain.
• Evaluate reported Quality Issue information and works with the supplier toward resolution for manufacturing and/or customer satisfaction.
• Drive results by managing quality, performance, and cost reduction assertively on a continual basis, while maintaining professionalism and with sound judgment.
• Provide forecasting to vendors.
• Request, evaluate, and negotiate quotations and proposals for the supply chain.
• Manages aged inventory.
• Coordinates smooth flow of material through supply chain from purchase order to delivery.
• Orders and expedites material through vendors.
• Monitors inventory levels via the computer system or physical review.
• Evaluates, revises and maintains inventory levels in support of production planning.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays from day one
• tuition reimbursement
• 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees