Supply Chain - Buyer/Planner
About The Position
Coordinates the procurement of materials, parts and packaging supplies for the organization to ensure on time delivery. Duties: Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with initial purchase through delivery.Assists in the setup of a constant stream of new products from the Product Development group. Contacts department and/or initiator to clarify or complete information for proper purchasing specifications and processes.Evaluate each purchase minimums against vendor minimums; negotiate or suggest discontinuance of product.Assures that the commodity is delivered on time, at the negotiated price and meets the quality standards of the company.Maintains timely control of purchase orders, revisions, advance shipping notices, and other documents to assure on-time delivery from supplier.Updates import costs and maintain import spreadsheet and warranty spreadsheet for imports.Expediting of inbound purchased orders. Maintain database of purchase orders, vendor/item, estimated time of arrivals and new quotes.Provide demand plan to designated suppliers.Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or at least five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with initial purchase through delivery.
- Assists in the setup of a constant stream of new products from the Product Development group.
- Contacts department and/or initiator to clarify or complete information for proper purchasing specifications and processes.
- Evaluate each purchase minimums against vendor minimums; negotiate or suggest discontinuance of product.
- Assures that the commodity is delivered on time, at the negotiated price and meets the quality standards of the company.
- Maintains timely control of purchase orders, revisions, advance shipping notices, and other documents to assure on-time delivery from supplier.
- Updates import costs and maintain import spreadsheet and warranty spreadsheet for imports.
- Expediting of inbound purchased orders.
- Maintain database of purchase orders, vendor/item, estimated time of arrivals and new quotes.
- Provide demand plan to designated suppliers.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
