Buyer Position Available In York, Maine

The Baker Company, a world-class manufacturer of Bio-Safety Cabinets, is currently looking for a Buyer. We design and build the equipment that is used every day in cutting-edge Biological and Pharmaceutical research by some of the world’s leading companies and research organizations. This Buyer position is responsible for the preparation, follow-up, and expediting of purchase orders, as necessary; establishing and maintaining a computerized accounting of all purchase order activity; and performing miscellaneous departmental functions. The Buyer is responsible for the preparation, follow-up, and expediting of purchase orders, as necessary; establishing and maintaining a computerized accounting of all purchase order activity; and performing miscellaneous departmental functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation and follow up of all purchase orders: Prepares purchase orders from MRP reports, and shop supplies requisitions for all materials and supplies – noting costs, quantity, packing or shipping specifications and any delivery requirements or terms. Source suppliers for standard materials and supplies according to price, quality, delivery, service and other specifications. Checks all acknowledgements against purchase orders, resolves differences. Resolves any issues with Supplier invoices and Purchase Order costs

Expediting Purchase Orders:

New POs entered Close out orders PO’s pending Coordinates with vendors and expedites orders for materials, as necessary. Revises any ship dates in the MRP system. Communicates information to Production Control. Establishing and maintaining a computerized Operating system: Performs all data entry functions daily, maintaining and updated business system relative to all material/supplies PO’s, including revised orders, dates, prices, etc. Enters all purchase order parts – vendor, lead time, buyer code, and any pertinent data or related information in the business system.

Miscellaneous:

Collaborates with the Accounting Department for the preparation and completion of month-end inventory/supplies purchased and other required data for financial reporting. Reconcile invoice discrepancies as required. Prepare and follow up on charge backs and credits related to purchased goods. Prepares work order and shipping documentation for materials or equipment sent out for repair or return. Track open PO’s Identify and qualify new Suppliers. Participates on Material Review Board for rejected material. Collects and organizes MSDS sheets for material purchased and retains for reference. Participate in multifunctional group projects and new product development. Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units. Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material Performs other tasks as required.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

Purchase price variance report Stock outages report Vendor on-time delivery and quality reporting Cost savings and avoidance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able sit/work on computer for extended periods of time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BS

Degree required – Business related program a plus Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing facility. Experience in the metal products or electronics industry. APICS or NAPM certification is a plus. Knowledge of ERP Buyer/Planner systems. Strong organizational skills Detail oriented Exceptional Communication abilities with both internal and external Customers and Suppliers

BENEFITS

Medical Dental Health Reimbursement Account Flexible Spending Accounts Gym Membership Reimbursement Life Insurances Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Profit Sharing Paid Time Off And More! Employment sponsorship is not offered.