Buyer

aquesst•Grand Island, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate procurement of material and production components needed for fabrication of sales requirements. Place purchase orders and/or raise works orders to maintain optimal stocking levels for all manufactured and purchased goods in line with changing customer demands. This will include raw material planning, along with subcontract operations planning and inbound transportation management.

Requirements

5+ years working experience in purchasing, procurement and supply change management.

Nice To Haves

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Considered a thought leader on a subject
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Responsibilities

Order and maintain parts inventory to keep on hand the necessary equipment to maintain and repair the plant on a 24-hour basis.
Reviewing demand and setting safety stocks based on historical data.
Build relationships with various suppliers.
Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts for designated materials and services.
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.
Track contracts related to repair and construction work.
Work with Accounting to ensure purchase orders have been properly coded.
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
Pick up shipments from offsite suppliers with a pickup truck.
Recommend process improvements for department.