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Supply Chain Buyer
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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$68,367 / year median in New Jersey
-6% projected decline
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Supply Chain Buyer
Hanover, NJ
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- Achieve the lowest possible cost for material, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs.
- Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques to achieve the lowest possible cost for material, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs.
- Evaluate current and anticipated requirements using ERP/MRP action plans and reports.
- Implement purchase contracts with sound purchasing practices and ensure compliance with the acquisition of material or service that meet applicable company and government regulations.
- Support new product introduction/development to ensure Sourcing provides the best possible solution.
- Work closely with Program Management, Operations, Engineering and Quality staff to ensure production schedules are met to achieve customer on-time deliveries.
- Manage all Purchase Order (PO) activities such as: PO creation, PO changes, Vendor Return Material Authorizations (VRMA), Return to Vendor (RTV), and Invoice issues.
- Support the Purchasing department and management with special projects and assignments.
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- 3+ years of experience as a supply chain buyer purchasing raw materials for a manufacturing site
- Proficient experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Experience with SyteLine ERP (Infor CloudSuite Industrial) or a comparable ERP system
- Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industries, with a solid understanding of traceability, documentation, and compliance requirements