Junior Buyer

The ideal candidate will ensure a timely flow of raw material of the highest quality and competitive price to support the needs of our customers. Job Responsibilities Purchase raw material at the lowest price possible while maintaining quality standards. Issue purchase orders to suppliers and coordinate delivery with manufacturing needs, taking into consideration supplier lead time requirements, business needs, and optimal order quantities. Maintain and develop communication with manufacturing personnel to resolve delivery, quality and price problems. Communicate daily with supplier representatives and contract carriers concerning delivery. Ultimate goal to improve supplier relationships and develop trust benefitting both parties. Maintain standard of quality products specified on all purchase orders and resolve issues with suppliers. Drive Key Performance Indicators: Cost Improvement Programs, Inventory Reduction, Quality Improvement, Payment Terms Improvements, and Supplier Consolidation. Become a subject matter expert in commodity responsibilities. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status). Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Required Bachelors or better in Supply Chain Management or related field. Experience Preferred ERP/QAD working knowledge Blueprint reading Geometric tolerancing 1-2 years direct purchasing in industrial atmosphere Quality systems, 8D, PPAP knowledge Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr