Buyer

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.

What We Offer:

• Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision
• Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)
• 401K with a company match
• Safe & clean work environment (following all CDC guidelines to keep our employees safe!)

Essential Duties:

• Monitors short and long term material requirement needs, develops and implements effective plans to assure material availability using SAP to manage and action daily ERP messages
• Controls the flow of material from the supplier and on the production floor
• Manages non-conforming material (return material, identify replacement, cost of quality etc.)
• Immediately communicates product revision changes to supplier
• Responsible for making what, when, and how much decisions regarding material procurement and production
• Monitors supplier on time delivery performance and escalates as necessary to commodity manager if chronic delivery issues are identified
• Sends open order report to supplier weekly to ensure current schedule is accurate
• Ensures that SAP reflects the most up-to-date delivery schedule from suppliers with no due dates in the past, Manage PO Confirmation, Statistical Dates and Delivery Dates in SAP
• Monitors supplier shortages, shortage analysis and communication to appropriate team(s) as necessary
• Monitors supplier quality levels and escalates as necessary to commodity manager if chronic delivery issues are identified
• Initiates actions as necessary for the participation of Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to resolve day-to-day supplier concerns
• Active role in maintaining inventories at minimal levels
• Engages with supervisors & managers in decreasing or adjusting stock quantities as appropriate
• Daily expediting to ensure high service levels to our customers
• Takes a proactive role in continuous improvement of SAP parameters
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

• Four year degree preferred; minimum of 3 years purchasing and inventory management experience; government purchasing preferred
• ERP and/or MRP system experience required. SAP experience a plus.
• Strong supplier negotiation and supply chain development skills required
• Ability to manage multiple projects and problem solve
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively with management and personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work a varied schedule, willing to work overtime when necessary

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.