Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Buyer is accountable for the execution of material requirements planning policies and Purchase Order transactions.  Working independently, the Buyer will use judgment and discretion for large dollar purchase orders and will ensure quality standards and cost containment parameters are maintained. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible to purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms.   Will ensure customer satisfaction, while staying within the parameters of the company inventory goals.  

Analyze a selected number of manufactured and purchased products to determine proper lot sizing, safety stock levels, Kanban levels and planning horizons.

Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations. Analyzes and selects suppliers and issues purchase orders; follows-up and expedites as necessary. Investigates and qualifies suppliers. Utilize system MRP and Kanban reports, make decisions on the frequencies and quantities of orders to be purchased.

Select suppliers based on published departmental guidelines and general knowledge of vendor capabilities and performance history, place orders with suppliers and track orders from placement to receipt and acceptance.

Return of, or reworking, material declared surplus as a result of engineering changes, cancellations of orders, etc.

Initiate/opens purchase orders to meet need dates for demand taking into account safety stock, inventory levels and lot sizing. 

Ensure purchasing standards are met to buy quality products, delivered on time, at a fair market price.

Responsible for finding key problem areas requiring action how to prevent future problems. 

Serve as internal expert and will be a reliable internal resource on specific commodities such as electronics, metals, etc. to assist manufacturing and engineering when seeking product alternatives.

Will interface directly with sales and will resolved any/all internal issues quickly and diplomatically.

Will ensure fairness and accountability in dealing with suppliers and with all departments or individuals doing business with the Materials Department.

Monitor market trends and conditions

Other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Critical Competencies: analysis of data, attention to detail, commitment to the job, consistency & reliability, customer oriented, meeting standards, personal accountability, organizational skills, strong negotiation skills.

Key Competencies:  problem/situation analysis, ability to manage tight deadlines, persistence, versatility

Core Competencies: Accurate listening, following directions, initiative, personal accountability & commitment, common sense, integrity and ethics, personal drive, practical thinking, proactive thinking, problem solving skills,  relating to others, results orientation, self –management, self-starter

Technical Competencies:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Power point), with emphasis on Excel.  Ability to develop strong skills in Material Requirements Planning.

Education: High school graduate.  Associates degree in Business or related field (or related experience) preferred.

Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in a business setting, experience in a manufacturing organization helpful.    Minimum two years of previous material control and buying experience preferred.

Pay Range: $61,920 - $92,880

Additional Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision. Other physical requirements include:

• Ability to physically move or assist in moving equipment
• Stand – 33% - 66% of time
• Walk – 33% - 66% of time
• Sit – up to 33% of time
• Use of hands – 66%+ of time
• Reach of hands and arms – 66%+ of time
• Climb or balance – 33% - 66% of time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – up to 33% of time
• Lifting up to 10 lbs – 33% - 66% of time
• Lifting up to 25 lbs – 33% - 66% of time
• Lifting up to 50 lbs – 33% - 66% of time
• Able to wear safety (steel- or composite-toed) shoes as needed
• Able to wear hearing protection as needed

It is the policy of Avery Weigh-Tronix to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Avery Weigh-Tronix will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of their Supervisor.  This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Compensation Information:

Pay Range: $61,920 - $92,880

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.