Buyer

ACE Thermal Systems•Seminole, FL

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: others may be assigned: Reviews, executes, and enters purchase orders for the items assigned to MRP requirements. Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages and communicates outcomes to production. Recognizes critical shortages and communicates them immediately to management. Works to find and present solutions. Requests Return Materials Authorizations (RMA) on rejected materials and processes paperwork in a timely manner. Identifies consistent quality problems and requests corrective actions. Research invoice discrepancies and works with suppliers to resolve variances. Updates all Purchase Order changes in a timely manner. Communicates on a timely basis with all internal customers and management. Implements internal changes required by released ECNs/ECOs. Communicates revision changes to suppliers and manages any transitions or EOL activities. Follows up consistently on supplier commitments in regards to late, return, and critical deliveries, corrective actions, sample requests and receiving and invoice discrepancies. In collaboration with Strategic Sourcing, execute defined supplier strategies (Exit, Leverage, Maintain) Manages special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of MRP systems
Prior experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop & maintain supplier relationships.
Bachelor’s degree in related area, or equivalent experience and training preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a supply chain-related role preferred, but not required.
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews, executes, and enters purchase orders for the items assigned to MRP requirements.
Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages and communicates outcomes to production.
Recognizes critical shortages and communicates them immediately to management.
Works to find and present solutions.
Requests Return Materials Authorizations (RMA) on rejected materials and processes paperwork in a timely manner.
Identifies consistent quality problems and requests corrective actions.
Research invoice discrepancies and works with suppliers to resolve variances.
Updates all Purchase Order changes in a timely manner.
Communicates on a timely basis with all internal customers and management.
Implements internal changes required by released ECNs/ECOs.
Communicates revision changes to suppliers and manages any transitions or EOL activities.
Follows up consistently on supplier commitments in regards to late, return, and critical deliveries, corrective actions, sample requests and receiving and invoice discrepancies.
In collaboration with Strategic Sourcing, execute defined supplier strategies (Exit, Leverage, Maintain)
Manages special projects and performs other duties as assigned.