Junior Buyer

API Heat Transfer•Town of Cheektowaga, NY

1d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of the transformation. We have a new mission, and new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, improve processes, and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our Jr. Buyer position!

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a business background is preferred. An equal combination of education and experience may be considered.
0-2 years of experience in manufacturing/operations industry.
Advanced MS Office Skills; Advanced EXCEL user, Pivot table, VLOOKUP, etc.
Experience with ERP systems preferably PLEX
Proven knowledge of purchasing and Supply Chain best practices.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Excellent analytical and organizational skills with an ability to handle a multitude of projects required.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
General knowledge of manufacturing environment/order flow required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Buying assigned commodities.
Source suppliers and negotiate pricing for assigned products.
Initiates purchase orders timely and accurately based on demand generated by MRP to support production.
Identify varied sources of commodities, negotiate pricing, evaluate bids, and awards contracts and purchase orders.
Place orders for assigned commodities per Company policies and guidelines.
Maintain contact and develop relationships with suppliers.
Work with suppliers to expedite, re-schedule or cancel open orders as required by product demand.
Establish stocking levels, re-order points and ordering quantities ensuring parts are in stock while managing inventory dollars and turns.
Conduct research for alternative products or suppliers that result in product improvements or cost savings. Process material substitutions.
Resolve supplier discrepancies regarding paperwork, invoice issues or any other issues.
Maintain records of suppliers, products, and pricing.
Review shortage report for action items and to assure an on-time supply for production planning as well as meet customer delivery, quality and price requirements.
Reviews existing purchase orders and then correct, expedite, or de-expedite to bring production in line with customer on time delivery requirements.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet quickly changing requirements.
Other duties as assigned.