Materials Buyer Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina

Materials Buyer 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 651 Collier Loftin Road, Kinston, NC 28504

Job Description Position Summary:

Develop and maintain purchasing strategies as required, achieving on time deliveries of direct materials. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to help cultivate and maintain professional partnership. Compiles and maintains material and parts inventory and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reads production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority. Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper supplies arrived Traces delinquent arrivals from Purchase Orders Reviews supplier acknowledgements for accuracy Confers with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status. Checks discrepancies on receipts and invoices and work closely with accounts payable to ensure invoices are processed on time and our account remains in good standing. Work closely with suppliers on material shortages, delays or out of spec material to resolve the situation quickly and obtain credit when necessary. Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics Performs other duties as assigned by supervision

Qualifications:

Three or more years of experience in the purchasing environment is preferred. Knowledge of Purchasing and Inventory Management systems. Fluent in SQL based databases and Microsoft Excel preferred. Ability to perform all assigned duties and responsibilities as required

Education:

High School Diploma with a minimum of three years in the purchasing field environment preferred

Work Environment:

Manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to wood dusts, and cabinet-making related materials. Office environment with frequent environmental exposure to low-grade radiation from computer monitors Exposure to hot and cold elements due to non-climate controlled environment. Wearing of Personal Protection Equipment required: eye and ear protection

Sensory/ Physical Requirements:

Sensory:

Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch.

Physical:

Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension. Frequent change in torso/back position, frequent stooping, bending and twisting. Frequent finger dexterity. Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp and wrist flexion. Occasionally sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, and climbing of stairs and ramps. Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and carrying. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Reasonable Accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants with disabilities. Additional Information For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together! Equal Employment Opportunity MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Reasonable Accommodations MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.