Buyer

Job Title This role coordinates and expedites purchase orders to support production schedules. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Monitor inbound shipments from suppliers to ensure materials are delivered on-time and at the right location; proactively identify and resolve delivery delays to ensure continuity of supply; respond to inquiries regarding purchase order status, changes, or cancellations. Resolve situations related to material shortages, supplier quality, delivery delays. Run MRP reports to assess demands and propose future purchases. Generate purchase orders and submit to approved vendors. Work with various internal departments such as production, scheduling, customer service, maintenance and accounting to communicate with and resolve purchasing related issues. Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Receivables to resolve purchase price variations. Maintain pricing for all raw materials and packaging components within operating system. Maintain a positive business relationship with suppliers which include communication with key contacts, pricing and supply discussions, identifying and disseminating new product opportunities to the appropriate people, as well as handling the resolution of quality and supply issues. Work collaboratively with Purchasing department on implementation of new order procurement by following up with vendors on the details of the order, shipment and due dates. Continuously seek alternate source of suppliers for both raw materials and packaging components. Assist in executing new packaging sizes and/or packaging projects for new and existing customers. Serve as back-up to fellow Purchasing team members. Maintain monthly purchasing related reports and information Attend the daily morning production meeting. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: High School graduate plus up to two years of related college course work. Minimum of 2 - 5 years relevant experience in purchasing Must be computer literate in Windows, Word and Excel. Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills. Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities effectively. Bias for Action: Acts and communicates in 'internet time'; makes timely and effective decisions; takes initiative without being asked. Requires being exact and highly accurate. Strong general math skills (e.g., arithmetic, percentages); financial ratios; Payment terms calculations. Experienced with ERP software (Batchmaster) and process. Based on individual states' employment laws, the salary range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate, including experience and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hospeco Brands Group