Buyer

Wabash • Lafayette, IN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer places purchase orders from MRP to support production requirements and modifies them as needed. The role expedites materials, communicates shortages, ensures quality products are delivered on time, meets or exceeds inventory goals, manages non-conforming materials, clears receipt discrepancies in Coupa, and participates in purchasing-related meetings with Central Purchasing. The Buyer also works with suppliers on sourcing and cost-saving activities and helps resolve invoice issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Two years of purchasing or materials-related experience.
• Respect and follow safety policies and regulations to promote a safe workplace.
• Be an honest and dependable team player with an exceptional work ethic.
• Ability to interact and work cooperatively with others and with departments such as accounting, sales, and engineering.
• Ability to multitask, coordinate several tasks concurrently, and complete tasks promptly.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Demonstrated analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Be a self-starter willing to do what it takes to complete tasks.
• Ability to use a desktop or laptop PC with a standard operating system and office applications, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership training to improve organizational performance.
• Proficiency with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Issue and modify purchase orders to support production requirements.
• Run past-due reports and respond according to material requirements.
• Receive and confirm orders in SAP once acknowledged by the supplier.
• Expedite orders for short lead-time or replacement materials.
• Confirm pricing and update SAP information records.
• Build relationships with suppliers.
• Meet with suppliers and participate in sourcing and cost-saving activities with Central Purchasing.
• Resolve invoice issues.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time