Inventory Buyer

QubicaAMF•Mechanicsville, VA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

At QubicaAMF Worldwide, we Make Bowling Amazing! We are seeking a self-motivated, experienced buyer to apply their purchasing talent to an innovative, stable, industry-leading manufacturer. As part of our dynamic team, you will be responsible for purchasing materials using our MRP and ERP systems. This role involves issuing purchase orders (inventory, expense, direct-ship, inter-company, and sub-contract), and managing schedule changes for purchased material to support production lines and customer requirements. You will work closely with suppliers to maintain adequate inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of materials, and provide administrative support as required.

Requirements

Strong attendance & punctuality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly, think independently, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with mathematical concepts.
Ability to work well with a team.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Two-year associate’s degree and/or 2 years of purchasing experience required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

MRP/ERP Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned parts by reviewing Gains Inventory Optimization System (MRP), and issue purchase orders, transfer orders, and process reschedules (expedite/de-expedite) with suppliers.
Maintain inventory levels to support corporate objectives and to ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules and aftermarket requirements.
Populate the JDE system (ERP) with the supplier lead time, minimum and multiple order quantities, and current pricing.
Work to resolve supplier delivery and/or quality problems.
Work closely with Production, Receiving, Customer Service, Quality, and Accounts Payable to resolve all supplier-related problems.
Maintains and/or develops supplier relationships.
Participate in the supplier appraisal program for the on-time delivery and customer service evaluations.
Support policies and procedures and effectively communicate with suppliers to meet management’s objectives.
Other duties may be assigned or delegated as necessary.