Buyer

Diversified Manufacturing Acquisitions•Lockport, NY

10d

About The Position

The Buyer oversees and enhances the purchasing function for the company, considering materials and commodity fluctuations for client projects and orders. The role manages purchasing for current backlog and standard serial business, with an emphasis on material planning aligned with the company's strategy and growth. The Buyer works with vendors to secure quality materials and services in a timely and cost-effective manner, tracks vendor performance, and maintains purchasing and inventory controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on supply chain management.
Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain management in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of markets, commodities, and materials involved in fabricating ASME pressure vessels.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, an MRP/ERP system (JobBoss), and additional documentation software.
Strong communication skills to interact successfully with vendors, customers, direct reports, and other departments.
Ability to enhance the business model through continuous improvement and strategic processes.
Ability to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and enhance change management.
High ethical and credibility standards.

Responsibilities

Oversee the purchasing function based on current backlog and standard serial business, emphasizing material planning that supports the company's strategy and growth.
Provide leadership for the purchasing function and engage with vendors and potential vendors to obtain high-quality materials and services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Monitor vendor performance regarding quoting, acknowledgements, on-time delivery, and quality of deliverables and services.
Maintain a database for evaluating key performance indicators.
Establish blanket orders where applicable to manage high-volume materials cost-effectively.
Understand commodity markets to forecast trends and plan effective material procurement.
Communicate lead times, material issues, and improvement options to management and other departments.
Maintain inventory controls through cycle counts and the ERP/MRP system.
Collaborate with the Quality area to investigate and resolve supplier and material issues.
Maintain goals with integrity and adhere to company core goals and standards.
Perform additional projects as assigned by the VP of Operations.