Junior Buyer/Purchasing Clerk

CARRIS REELS GROUP•Enfield, CT

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The purchasing clerk or buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing essential materials for Connecticut operations. Duties include researching materials suppliers and comparing costs, negotiating purchase agreements, and developing inventory controls to identify demand for new materials. Oversee inventory process and controls for CT Operations. They will assist with customer care duties as needed as a backup.

Requirements

2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing organization as a purchasing professional preferred.
Demonstrated ability to partner with multiple teams across an organization- site management, engineering, human resources, maintenance, etc.
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent, data-driven analytical skills required.
Excellent project management and organizational skills required
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) accreditation preferred.
Experience with international purchasing – including logistics, exchange rates, certifications, etc. preferred.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain constructive relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and the Carris Reels leadership team.
Manage monthly and year-end inventory process.
Assure robust, predictable, consistent flow of materials and services to manufacturing sites.
Team with local production managers and buyers to establish and maintain demand driven inventory levels for raw materials.
Actively negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to assure the best possible materials, pricing, and terms for Carris Reels
Maintain vendor file records and transactions
Monitor, assess, manage, mitigate, and report supply chain risks as they arise.
Assign purchase orders/packing slips to invoices and send to corporate office.
Research and resolve vendor/customer inquiries
Input records into electronic (paperless) filing system
Communicate with multiple divisions and management regarding receivers and purchases
Assist in month / annual period closings
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Assist customer service team during vacations and absences
Other duties as assigned