Buyer

Precision Inc•Pella, IA

16d

About The Position

Coordinate purchase of items and supplies to enable all facilities to manufacture orders on time. Assist with the scheduling and expediting of items and supplies.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills working in teams across multiple sites, states, and countries.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to details and experience in working with teams to measured outcomes.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Embodies corporate mission and team values – customer-first, team-oriented, positive attitude, problem solver, and personal passion
Engage in regular, consistent attendance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Ability to learn statistical methods and math formula associated with Supply Chain.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred;
Or high school diploma;
Or general education degree (GED); plus 1 to 5 years related experience and/or training

Responsibilities

Obtain and provide quotes and delivery dates, in a timely manner, to Sales, Engineering, Estimating, Manufacturing, and other departments.
Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels to ensure adequate availability to meet production requirements while meeting company overall stock level expectations and inventory movement.
Order supplies for manufacturing, maintenance, building & ground, and office as needed.
Regularly and consistently communicate with managers and Supply Chain team.
Enter Purchase Orders (PO’s) into the system to order items and supplies.
Attach confirmations to Purchase Orders (PO’s).
Post packing slips into the system.
Issue Manufacturing Orders (MO’s) from the system when necessary.
Follow up on late Purchase Orders (PO’s) and communicate to managers of affected facilities.
Expedite Purchase Orders (PO’s) and deliveries as necessary.
Assist with physical inventories at any facility as needed.
Obtain and disperse material certification as needed.
Create new item numbers in the system as needed.
Update and maintain inventory and item master data for items. Including but not limited to reorder points, safety stock, minimum and economic order quantities, lead times, stock units of measure, purchasing unit of measure, purchase prices, and item descriptions.
Maintain company fleet vehicles. Including scheduling of maintenance, cleaning, and other items as needed.
Up to 10% overnight domestic travel may be required.
Perform additional assignments within Supply Chain and other areas within the company.