Buyer

MISSION OR AIM:Assure all parts are ordered and arrive prior to production needs.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/EXPECTATIONS:Establish standard operating procedures for purchasing; monitor the effectiveness of procedures; revise and improve purchasing processes.Developing purchase plans for upcoming year based on sales and production schedule.Monitor vendor/supplier performance on delivery, pricing, and quality; make recommendations to management.Generate and distribute accurate purchase orders to vendors and accounting.Determine quantity, timing, and location of deliveries and help coordinate staff drivers to back-haul inventory from suppliers.Contacts vendors regarding discrepancies with quality, quantity and price.Coordinate production schedule with on-hand inventory when work orders are released to production.Provide accounting with updated pricing as needed.Expedite acquisition and installation of critical parts and supplies for boat completion.Coordinate with vendors/suppliers to proactively solve supply chainsefgRelease Work Orders for production.Process packing slips for non inventoried items.KEY ACCOUNTABILIESPurchasingTimeliness of Purchase orders and maintain appropriate levels of inventory.PREFERRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:EDUCATION & OTHER KSA'sCOMPETENCIESHigh School DiplomaStrong communication both written and verbalExperience in Bill of Materials and Warehouse functionsCritical thinking and problem solvingExcellent computer skills in Excel and ERP systemsAble to work at fast pace/hands on environment2+ year's experience as a buyerREQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:EDUCATION & OTHER KSA'sCOMPETENCIESHigh School DiplomaStrong communication both written and verbalExperience in Bill of Materials and Warehouse functionsCritical thinking and problem solvingExcellent computer skills; Excel & ERP systemsFast pace/hands on environment2+ years experience as a buyerNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Xpress Boats