Purchasing Buyer

Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing Buyer to join our Purchasing team. Duties Run our Material Requirement Planning (MRP) report, analyze parts for reorder and place purchase orders for production parts given production needs and inventory target levels. Validate PO confirmations, manage late orders and update appropriate internal customers of status. When supply or supplier problems arise, troubleshoot these issues and recommend various courses of action that may include alternate sourcing, partial shipments, expediting, etc. From various internal employees, place non-inventory purchase orders, communicate status to the requestor, match packing slip with purchase order Perform simple to medium complexity sourcing activities in the event of a supplier or part problem and for grouped parts requests for quotes (RFQ). Lead process improvement activities as an individual contributor - when you see problems, either fix them yourself or clearly define the problem and possible fixes and provide them to leadership Participate in improvement activities as a team member for all sizes of projects. Other Duties Assist with tracking metrics and other tasks as required by the team Education Requirements Associates degree as a minimum in a related field such as business, or 3+ years' experience as a buyer/planner in purchasing. Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field such as business, supply chain, finance, engineering

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person