Buyer

R.E. Darling Co.•Tucson, AZ

20d

About The Position

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information. General Description: The Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager. The Buyer is primarily responsible for the purchase of direct and indirect supplies and maintenance type items in the most economical manner and in such a way as to support production delivery and quality commitments. This position requires the ability to respond to requests quickly and to multi-task. The position requires proficiency with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field, or Associate degree in Business Administration or related field plus two years of Purchasing experience, or High School diploma plus five years of related Purchasing experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the following areas is preferred:
Purchasing functions for a manufacturing company to include MRP experience
Procurement methods and procedures
Negotiations for materials and services
Use of manufacturing software

Responsibilities

Procurement of indirect materials (i.e. office supplies, shop supplies and maintenance related items) and direct materials (i.e. raw materials and subcontract services)
Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Provide goods and services that meet specifications and/or requirements
Obtain bids as necessary
Analyze and make decisions for purchasing using best procurement practices
Utilize best transportation methods to minimize costs
Process purchase orders and provide clear communication to suppliers
Ensure delivery of indirect and direct materials when needed and track order status
Negotiate supplier delivery commitments; negotiate and resolve supplier quality issues and receiving discrepancies and supplier returned materials
Negotiate supplier pricing and service contracts
Establish purchase order methods consistent with excellent production materials support and high inventory turns policy as defined by supervisor
Maintain strong relationships with supply base
Provide timely and accurate resolution of purchase order and invoice discrepancies
As required, pick-up and deliver goods to local businesses
Review Material Exception Reports and, as required, generate requisitions
Make decisions regarding stock levels, and inventory settings
Execute and manage purchase orders
Maintain accurate supplier information
Maintain current purchase order status and reports
Regularly update internal customers of status in a proactive manner
Maintain minimum buys and maintain reorder points and other key system data to insure accurate order processing
Interact with Information Systems to resolve systems problems and make improvements
Provide timely and accurate information to production management and provide problem resolution to purchasing issues
Utilize buying judgment in balancing pricing and requirements to achieve optimum purchasing