Buyer

Workstream Inc.•Fairfield, OH

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for effectively managing the purchase order replenishment process. Provides support in the purchase of goods, materials, supplies and equipment used in day-to-day operations. Focus is on matching inventory levels with production needs for raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
Minimum of three-five years of job-related experience preferred.
Excellent skills using Microsoft Office products and ERP systems (Infor/Syteline).
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

Source raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.
Negotiate purchases and establish contracts for critical materials from approved sources.
Continuously develop and optimize supplier relationships to gather information to source product of the best quality at the optimum price at proper lead-times to meet customer requirements.
Place purchase orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries, create bill of ladings (where applicable) as it pertains to purchasing.
Update Purchase Orders with confirmed delivery dates and monitor progress until delivery.
Use creativity to avoid material delays that would impact customer order deliveries.
Communicate with Operations and Project Managers if materials will be delayed and if it will impact the customer delivery dates.
Analyze and set minimum stocking levels for critical raws, containers, finished goods, and/or equipment to minimize stock outs and product disruptions.
Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points, min/max levels and lead times to maximize production levels. Working closely with demand planning/forecasting to achieve highest possible accuracy.
Manage and maintain the company Kanban system, including updating the database of card data.
Handle all claims, returns, feedbacks and bring them to a timely closure.
Makes necessary adjustments to purchase orders to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
Collaborate and communicate regularly with Operations, Receiving, Warehousing to ensure that expectations and constantly met.
Running materials and inventory reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Continuously strive to reduce total cost of procured goods and services.
Perform other tasks as assigned.