Supply Chain Buyer

GRANQUARTZ• US,

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Buyer (SCB) supports one or more divisions of the Pearlman Group by executing the planning and purchasing of materials and supplies assigned to the vendors that he or she manages. The SCB must keep the proper levels of inventory in the required stocking locations, minimize both freight costs and lead times, and maximize purchasing power to achieve the lowest possible item costs along with the best-in-class fill rates. The SCB works closely with the product management and sales teams to execute the sales forecasts for new and existing products.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ work experience in Buyer or Planning role (or in a similar capacity).
Demonstrated ability to drive improved business outcomes with suppliers.
Experience using ERP systems.
Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field (preferred).
P21 a plus
Experience working in an AI-enabled supply chain environment a plus.

Responsibilities

Owns the day to day purchasing activities of assigned vendors/categories.
Initiates and places purchase orders and production orders.
Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing in conjunction with the Sourcing Manager and Product Management team with new and existing suppliers.
Determines and maintains the appropriate purchasing parameters (stock levels) for stocked products that he/she manages in purchasing locations.
Monitors inventory levels and develop plans to achieve optimal balances in accordance with company goals.
Monitors supplier performance and coordinates/executes corrective action for unsatisfactory performance.
Support and/or initiates cost containment and cost reduction opportunities in accordance with company continuous improvement goals.
Contact vendors to ensure timely delivery of PO’s or to advise of changing due dates.
Monitors receipt of incoming materials and follows up on late shipments.
Communicates schedules and deadlines to all internal departments and external vendors as needed.
Monitors the disposition of rejected/damaged material.
Process vendor and warranty returns and follows up with suppliers to ensure proper credits memos/warranty replacements are received.
Works with Accounts Payable and the warehouse receiving departments to resolve price and receiving discrepancies.
Prepares, modifies, and maintains forecasts for suppliers.
Other duties as assigned.