Buyer

Mestek, Inc.•Forrest City, AR

About The Position

Performs a wide range of commodity purchases to supply production and facility. Develops and/or maintains performance data gathering and feedback mechanisms. Dedicated to controlling costs and supports all initiatives to reduce inventory and inventory turns.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or work experience equivalent.
Must possess a high degree of maturity and integrity
Ability to function under pressure
Ability to use computer software, including Friedman, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Must be able to get along with others
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Must understand and enforce company policies
Strong knowledge of Kanban, familiar with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in purchasing and materials a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the procurement/purchasing activity, assesses vendor capabilities, develops vendor sources and evaluates vendor performance; Negotiates price and delivery; Resolves problems regarding delivery, pricing, returns, etc.
Works with manufacturing and vendors to establish Kanban systems
In charge of annual calculation of physical inventory
Establishes and monitors, through the purchasing groups, an annual cost improvement program
Balances buy quantities with delivery times to induce the most inventory turns practical
Assures a supplier database is maintained, purchases are followed up and/or expedited when required. Ensures appropriate documents are used stating terms and conditions
Reviews purchase requisitions for compliance with established procedures and policies
Works with Mestek Supply Management team to effectively utilize existing national account agreements
Reconciles discrepancies in receiving or other departments
Prepare monthly expense reports
Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested