Buyer
ASSA ABLOY•Reno, NV
•Onsite
About The Position
The Buyer is responsible for overseeing the entire purchasing process from order entry to product receipt for a group of select vendors within the ERP system. This position will communicate frequently with vendors, internal departments, and customers; cultivating strong relationships that ensure the efficiency and success of the supply chain.
Requirements
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and capable with presenting analysis
- 3+ years experience in a purchasing related role
- Previous experience with sourcing, vendor qualification, and vendor auditing
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and adapt and learn quickly
- Can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible to work overtime (if needed)
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- The right candidate has energy, enthusiasm, and takes pride in being part of a team motivated by excellence and growth.
- They should enjoy working in an open and fast paced environment and possess a "can-do" attitude.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the end to end purchasing process for a selection of vendors
- Analyze and interpret sales and inventory parameters to generate weekly orders in MRP
- Review forecast data against actual sales to recommend changes to demand planning
- Manage various product lead times by supplier
- Adhere to the monthly purchasing budget, obtaining approvals when applicable
- Review, negotiate, and enter vendor pricing, communicating changes to management
- Enforce strict shipment date requirements with vendors, requiring approval for deviations
- Communicate accurate ship dates, volumes, and potential bottlenecks to internal departments
- Expedite or delay orders depending on customer needs and budget
- Oversee the process for direct-to-customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking
- Hold and organize routine meetings with assigned vendors
- Frequently communicate with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, and Sales Departments
- Process vendor returns
- Help control transportation costs by limiting air freight and expediting services
- Ensure IFOT delivery of goods from suppliers
- Create and submit RFP’s to identify superior sources for cost, quality, and lead time
- Perform other duties requested by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
