Buyer

Advance Storage Products • Cedartown, GA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, plant consumables, custom parts, and supplies to support operations utilizing the JIT manufacturing methodology. This position will work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and with the operations team to maintain company standards and follow established procedures in assigned location/manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in purchasing and inventory control in a manufacturing setting.
• Procurement or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, planning and scheduling skills
• Ability to negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism with suppliers and company team members.
• Ability to use ERP systems and Excel spreadsheets to improve materials management.
• Effective time management to prioritize multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, ideally with an emphasis in Operations or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent preferred, equivalent experience will be considered.
• Hands on ERP systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and manage vendors to include monitoring lead-times and needed cost negotiations with wholesalers and suppliers.
• Assist the Materials & Supply Chain Manager in the negotiation and maintenance of contracts for assigned location.
• Measure supplier performance based on KPI’s tied to quality, safety and service level.
• Forecast weekly demand at assigned manufacturing plant and enter/monitor purchase orders to fulfill material requirements by the needed request date.
• Adjust purchases and deliveries as needed to accommodate changes to demand and product expedites.
• Oversee and maintain current and required inventory levels of materials, products (buy out parts), and supplies.
• Maintain ERP and other files and records of material data and vendor transactions.
• Ensure accurate inventory balances, cycle count process.
• Responsible for the receipt, verification, and recording of raw materials and products delivered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level