Buyer - Manufacturing

Ipsen International Inc•Hilltown Township, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and/or under the guidance of senior purchasing staff, the Buyer I assists with the procurement of goods and services of limited financial scope. This may include raw materials, tools, machine parts, weldments, equipment, electrical components/supplies, MRO, and other supplies for the organization. Assists the Purchasing Manager and/or senior purchasing staff with contract management, contract negotiation, and preparation of purchase orders as requested.

Requirements

Knowledge of negotiation tactics and contract terms
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and respond in a timely manner to questions from managers, production supervisors, production personnel and customers
Ability to recognize cost reduction and value optimization opportunities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in business software and tools (EX: ERP systems), as well as Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as price vs. cost analysis, discounts, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, metrics and interest. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Effective time management and organization skills to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and manage priorities.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints, component specifications, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, and business correspondence and present information to senior staff and leadership
Bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain, or related field required.
Minimum 2+ year(s) prior experience working in the capacity of purchasing, production planning or similar experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications in supply chain management (CSCP, CPSM, etc) preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately enters and processes purchase orders in a timely manner
Record purchase order acknowledgments and update PO discrepancies
Works with quality assurance to render disposition on defective parts and supplier feedback
Expedite and perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with Ipsen’s purchasing strategies.
Maintains a 90% or higher (as set by department head) on-time average
Communicates with vendors in meeting production requirements through expediting, rescheduling, changing, or canceling of purchased items.
Select products for purchase through knowledge, history, supplier profile, supplier survey, engineering recommendation, and/or senior purchasing staff recommendation.
Communicates effectively with all departments coordinating acceptable quality and delivery of purchased material.
Work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers or operations staff to expedite critical build items and arrange deliveries.
Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers.
Other duties as assigned.
Reviews production and project schedules, expediting critical build items with Production Control and arranging deliveries
Communicates in real time with the production teams on items that need to be expedited.
Takes immediate action on those items which require supplier correction.