Purchasing/Buyer/Expediter/Planner

Job Description

Job Description

PURCHASING BUYER/EXPEDITER/PLANNER

Compensation: $29.00 - $51.25/hr

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Summary

This position is responsible for purchasing and coordinating the timely availability and delivery of products to meet both customer and production needs.

Essential Functions

• Perform purchasing activities for the plant and monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability to meet customer orders and production requirements.  Review scheduled and projected requirements to determine purchasing needs and maintain inventory as needed.
• Determine how and when to place orders based on corporate policies, plant procedures and budget requirements.
• Verify pricing, freight and other charges on all orders. Ensure that billed data matches the price quotes before releasing data for processing. Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies as required.
• Coordinate with other departments to update and/or expedite purchase orders based on changing requirements and purchasing history.
• Review inventory levels to identify shortages, excess inventory or discrepancies and take appropriate corrective action.
• Enter and track supplier deviations and associated credits.
• Assist Department by establishing and maintaining records, updating system data and by performing various clerical functions as directed.
• Provide inventory assistance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 2 years of college or equivalent education, training, and/or experience.
• Minimum 6 months experience in purchasing/buyer role within the food production industry.
• Ability to pass Comprehension and Math Tests
• Must have Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, and AS 400.

Work Environment

General office setting. 

SAFETY & GMP OBJECTIVES

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as complying with all OSHA, EPA and other regulatory rules and regulations (THINK “SAFETY FIRST”).
• Ability to recognize unsafe acts and conditions in the facility and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to check emails regularly and respond accordingly if necessary.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming and hygiene, etc.

OTHER

• Attend daily meetings with your team.

• An employee holding this job position is not authorized to represent or speak on behalf of the company, or respond to any media inquiries regarding the company, its business, its products or its customers.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of the job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice .

Also…

Must be able to attend work as scheduled
Must be able to read and write in English
Must be able to perform basic math problems
Must be able to perform the jobs of his team members

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
Must be able to interact with others in a professional manner.

Purchasing Buyer is supported and backed up by other purchasing staff and the Purchasing Manager. 

Purchasing Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.