Buyer

About the position

We are looking for an ambitious individual wanting to pursue a career path in the supply-chain industry. You will be responsible for overseeing and meeting due dates for goods and materials used within an aluminum extrusion company. This role is an entry level role that will require a basic understanding of standard costing, negotiation, elements of a basic contract, payment terms, logistics, lead times, min/max inventory levels, international shipments, supplier/vendor selection, production schedule and supporting multiple value-streams with varying supply needs.

Responsibilities

• Procurement support within a manufacturing business, including but not limited to new and existing products.
• Issuing purchase orders and tracking orders.
• Oversee and process purchase orders from issuance to payment of invoice, responsible to oversee and resolve invoice issues that relate to purchase order discrepancies such as pricing and quantity on an ongoing basis, monthly reconciliation required.
• The ability to forecast and plan for material requirements as demand fluctuates through our system is necessary.
• Familiarity with inventory turns, shipping, receiving, MRO and PPE, expediting and inventory turns.
• Knowledge of receiving goods, purchase orders, inventory, and stock placement, VMI, MRO, PPE.
• Oversight of specific queries that relate to the Purchasing Department.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of MRP and ERP systems.
• Spanish and English-speaking a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of supplier selection and quoting.
• General understanding of supply-chain processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior and/or current education within the Supply-Chain Management (SCM) industry is highly desired.
• Sourcing, negotiation and buying goods and services that meet our Companies operational requirements.
• Self-manage and prioritize tasks as situations with demand and material visibility fluctuate.

Benefits

• Multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring and coaching.
• Chance to learn every day and acquire new skills and perspective through on-the-job experiences.