Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Under the direction of the Procurement Category Manager, the Buyer must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to ensure that assigned suppliers exceed S&W standards for quality, delivery and price. The buyer will maintain purchase orders and delivery schedule on the company ERP system. The job requires daily interaction with suppliers assigned to specific commodity groups to resolve any issue affecting S&W supply chain efficiency and reliability. Buyers will quote parts and services, analyze quotes and make recommendation to award business. The buyer will take action with suppliers to maintain appropriate levels of safety stock, minimize order quantities and ensure quoted lead times are adhered to.
Manages day to day performance of a group of suppliers
Manage purchase orders to maintain optimal inventory levels
Determine proper MRP procurement parameters and set the system to manage inventory
Report delivery status, issues and propose solutions
Work closely with the Planning group to ensure timely availability of existing and new products and components.
Internal: Procurement, Manufacturing Management, Planners, Engineers, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain Senior Management, Quality Manager, Receiving Personnel and Management, Accounting Personnel
Up to 10% travel may be required
Extensive experience using ERP systems required (SAP preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or related field, required
• Intermediate to Advance skills using Microsoft Excel Worksheets and Database.
• Have previous experience in Purchase order management, writing Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) and priority management.
• Must have worked in Supply Chain, Finance or Manufacturing in plant and experience working as a buyer.
• Demonstrate and practice Personal Qualities in: Understand business implications of supplier actions
• Works in an office environment.

Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.
The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:
Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor
The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
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Health, Dental & Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown