Buyer (3028)

MPP•Punxsutawney, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The buyer is responsible for all purchasing-related functions that support production and administrative needs. This could include researching item selections, taking inventory of current supplies/product, maintaining proper inventory levels of supplies as needed/required for manufacturing needs, and collaborating with all suppliers to meet the production plan needs.

Requirements

Enthusiastic and excellent communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Organization and prioritization skills
Strong people skills to collaborate with team members and suppliers
Negotiation skills to collaborate with suppliers and make better deals for the company
An understanding of purchase order software platforms
Good diligence to ensure all purchase orders are accurate
Ability to collaborate with a team
Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company
IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs
Computer literate, keyboarding skills
Intermediate computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Etc.)

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience in a similar role
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct inventory of supplies or work with supervision/managers to determine which products need ordered
Track the purchase order’s progress after placement
Work with all suppliers to ensure timely delivery of product and supplies
Email purchase orders to suppliers - this involves determining delivery dates for product needed from suppliers, updating, and emailing of purchase orders
Collaborate with supervisors/managers to stay within department budgets
Communicate current and future (forecasted) needs to suppliers
Maintain accurate purchase order records within business system
Work with shipping material handlers and/or shipping supervisor to prioritize shipments to suppliers, if necessary
Supervision of truck driver(s)
Supervision of raw material inventory and raw material area
Function as a Designated Employer Representative (DER) for DOT Drug testing compliance (if/when applicable)
Attend daily leadership meeting to communicate delivery issues from suppliers
Determine truckloads to expeditiously keep product flow to and from secondary suppliers when necessary – this may include arranging trucking externally to deliver or pick up at designated suppliers, or pre-planning box truck trips to maximize product movement and keep driver’s hours within allowable timeframe
Follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies
Ensure work areas are clean, sanitary, and safe
Report all work-related accidents/incidents to supervisor no matter how minor
Wear personal protection equipment in required specified areas, which may include any of the following, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and gloves
Perform specific tasks and assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by supervisor(s)
Notify supervisor(s) according to procedures when you will be late or absent from work
File complaints/grievances with supervisor(s) according to procedures
Duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.