Buyer 1

ROPER PUMP COMPANY•Commerce, GA

About The Position

The Buyer identifies production requirements and schedules deliveries according to plan. The role handles supply contracts for its assigned area, reviews requisitions, plans purchases and inventory using the Glovia MRP system and exception reports, and coordinates with internal associates and suppliers. The Buyer obtains product and service information, selects and evaluates products, estimates market values, determines procurement methods, prepares purchase orders and requests for quotations, and reviews quotations and negotiates contracts within budget and delegated authority. The position maintains procurement records, addresses defective or unacceptable goods and services with relevant personnel and vendors, approves invoices when necessary, expedites deliveries, and troubleshoots delays to help keep the supply chain uninterrupted. It also represents procurement on projects ranging from capital equipment purchases to new product development. Annual goals include favorable purchase price variance, reduced excess and inactive inventory, improved inventory turns and lead times, and on-time vendor performance. The position is full-time, with workdays Monday through Friday. Local business-day travel is expected, with some out-of-area travel possible and travel potentially under 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or two years of experience procuring castings, finish-machined parts, and other industrial commodities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
APP or CPM qualification.
Blueprint skills.
Purchasing-related skills, including negotiating, cost containment, supply chain, and computer skills.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with internal associates and suppliers.
Self-starter with attention to detail and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Identify production requirements and schedule deliveries according to plan.
Handle supply contracts assigned to the area of responsibility.
Communicate with internal associates and suppliers, orally and in writing.
Review requisitions for accuracy.
Use the Glovia MRP system and appropriate exception reports to plan purchases and inventory.
Consult with vendors about product and service information, including price, availability, and delivery schedules.
Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
Estimate values based on knowledge of market prices.
Determine procurement methods, such as direct purchase or request for quote.
Prepare purchase orders and requests for quotations.
Review quotations and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Maintain procurement records, including purchases, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
Work with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to investigate defective or unacceptable goods or services and take corrective action.
Approve invoices for payment when necessary and expedite goods deliveries to users.
Troubleshoot and communicate unexpected delays to help maintain uninterrupted supply.
Represent procurement on projects involving capital equipment acquisition and new product development.
Pursue agreed annual goals for purchase price variance, excess and inactive inventory reductions, inventory turns, lead-time reduction, and on-time vendor performance.