BUYER

Serrmi Products•Eudora, KS

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for assisting with purchasing administration, the quoting process, vendor communication, purchase order creation, inventory control and cost rationalization. They will also assist the supply chain department with month-end and year-end procedures, providing supplier account analysis and maintaining corresponding reconciliation as required.

Requirements

Strong problem solving
Desire to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to plan and manage time effectively
Desire for continuous improvement
University or College Education
Typing speed of 50 words per minute or greater
Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Experience in ERP, SAP systems
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3 Year Supply Chain Experience preferred
Buyer: 5 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Gathering quotes for materials purchasing, referencing established system costs, and comparing current vendor pricing
Analyze material requirement in the ERP for upcoming weeks, months, and quarter and present purchase order plans
Gathers quotes from vendors as needed, analyze and compile summaries
Creation of purchase orders, material expedites, follow-up with vendors, purchase order updates, upkeep and closing
Track and report delivery status, delays or issues that could impact production including communicating with 3rd party logistics team.
Monitor procurement inbox and communicate with vendors on administrative issues
Presenting cost discrepancies and increases to Supply Chain Manager
Maintain inventory of stock and draw items
Managing ERP system lead times, vendor pricing, and vendor communication
Prepare and maintain accurate MRP reports and analysis related to material usage, shortages, lead times, and inventory trends
Gather and review vendor signed purchase orders
Monitor open purchase order report, follow up on past due
Review receiving packages, correcting all cost and quantity discrepancies in ERP receiving
Manage all existing Kanban systems in place
Meet with Plant Manager, Supply Chain Manager, and Planners on a weekly basis to find and implement bottleneck solutions and cost savings opportunities.
Provide support to finance on projects, as required
Participates in finance department month-end and year-end processes
Order’s office supplies and maintains office equipment arranging for maintenance as required
Performs other work/tasks/duties assigned over the course of employment as deemed necessary to support the needs of the business which are not listed above. Work/tasks will be assigned through the employee’s manager/immediate supervisor or by senior leadership.