Buyer, MRO

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • West Palm Beach, FL

2d

About The Position

Under general guidance of the Director, Logistics & Indirect Procurement, the Buyer supports assigned categories by independently sourcing materials and/or services through day- to- day work activities or through assigned special projects. The Buyer must have a solid understanding and demonstrated ability to complete analysis of assigned categories by producing relevant metrics and generating SAP reports as well as the ability to make sound business decisions.
The Buyer will work in a collaborative team environment and is responsible for maintaining positive business relationships with both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience utilizing an ERP system (Buying, Researching, Reporting, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university plus 2-5 years of applicable Purchasing experience
• Ability to: Understand internal demands as they relate to the purchases of goods and services for the business
• Ability to: communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to: analyze complex information and perform root cause analysis
• Ability to: Recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommend and implement CI strategies as assigned
• Ability to: Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization
• Ability to: Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
• Ability to: Effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives
• Ability to: Manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards
• Ability to: Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook on an Advanced Level
• Ability to: Travel up to 20% of the time
• Analytical Thinking (Advanced)
• Project Management (Intermediate)
• Plant Maintenance (Novice)
• Continuous Improvement (Intermediate)
• Enterprise Resources Planning (Intermediate)
• Inventory Management (Intermediate)
• Supplier Negotiations (Intermediate)
• Supplier Relationship Management (Intermediate)
• Contracts (Intermediate)
• Supply Chain Management (Intermediate)
• Business and Financial Acumen (Intermediate)
• Analysis and Reporting (Intermediate)

Nice To Haves

• Degree major in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing a high volume of requisitions from multiple sites under assigned categories
• Prepares and coordinates agreements for assigned commodities and/or services
• Utilizes the company ERP system to run complex reports and perform analytics
• Releases orders in a timely fashion while closely adhering to established company guidelines
• Independently negotiates contracts, price, and supplier agreements
• Evaluates, qualifies, and selects suppliers based on quality, service, cost and capability
• Ensures all agreements, purchases, and initiatives comply with established department policies and procedures
• Stays abreast of current marketplace trends in price, suppliers, and/or other conditions affecting business in assigned categories
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level