Buyer

Encoder Products Company•Sagle, ID

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Buyers perform purchasing and material support activities necessary to support manufacturing operations. This position purchases materials, components, and supplies primarily from approved or established suppliers and within established purchasing procedures, specifications, inventory requirements, and authorization levels.

Requirements

Basic working knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, and material planning concepts and procedures
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP purchasing and inventory systems
Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings, specifications, bill of material applicable to the assigned purchases
Effective negotiation and customer service skills
Ability to review purchasing, inventory, supplier and material status reports and identify discrepancies or issues
Ability to obtain and compare supplier pricing and communicate effectively with suppliers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work professionally in team environment and with other departmental teams
Ability to manage assigned priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently on routine purchasing activities while seeking guidance on non-routine, complex, or higher risk matters
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
High ethical standards
High attention to detail

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of purchasing, material, inventory supply-chain or related manufacturing preferred experience in an MRP environment required
Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field is a plus
Experience in motion control industrial purchasing preferred

Responsibilities

Identify and communicate supply chain risks, including supplier capacity, lead times, availability and continuity of supply
Build long-term, collaborative relationships with preferred suppliers
Procure customized items
Evaluate supplier quotes and services
Evaluate supplier performance
Assist with supplier research and sourcing activities for new or difficult-to-source items
Identify potential cost-savings opportunities and gather supporting purchasing information
Evaluate forecasts, demand, lead times, usage and inventory data to maintain desired inventory levels
Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders for timely delivery
Execute inventory replenishment requests
Monitor open purchase orders and proactively address past-due shortage, and maintain factory shortage report
Assist in the investigation of non-conforming materials and take corrective action
Assist in the reconciliation of receiving/invoicing/billing discrepancies
Coordinate the return of non-conforming material
Maintain procurement records, including ERP/MRP data and notations
Other buyer duties as assigned