Buyer- First shift(Urgent need)

Materials Buyer

WORK SHIFT

First Shift (United States of America)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for procurement of raw materials, services and MRP items as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Evaluate suppliers based on quality, price and service of their products and/or services.

Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices and work with Purchasing Supervisor/Manager to develop commodity strategies.

Interview suppliers and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices as required or assigned by the Purchasing Supervisor.

Extract data from the MRP system / Recommendation Reports and/or work with the Purchasing Supervisor to develop reports to extract data.

Evaluate and monitor contracts to ensure that suppliers comply with the Terms and Conditions of the contract and to determine the need for changes.

Maintain and review records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories while keeping an organized and efficient desk.

Manage assigned projects when applicable and maintain project log

Attend and conduct meetings as needed.

Stay current on assigned commodities to be able to speak to this as required by management

Manage standard cost of assigned commodities annually

Effectively manage products that reach obsolescence and transition plans to new replacement items

Manage cost savings tracker and document savings to Supervisor regularly

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES / PERFORMANCE

Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.

Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.

Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.

Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.

Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.

Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.

Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).

Understands department's key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.

Other duties as needed or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma plus 5 years work experience in Purchasing

Must have work experience using MRP and understand its principles

Must have computer experience using MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Word

Must be able to read, write, speak in English.

Basic math skills to include; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, calculation percentages, currency, Unit of Measure Conversion calculations

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

"Attention to Detail" oriented

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree, Certification in Purchasing, Inventory Control, or Subcontracts Management through an accredited organization such as ISM, APICS, Next Level Purchasing or an equivalent combination of education and experience

English and/or Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, kneeling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 0-10 lbs.

Working around equipment and machinery (office)

PPE REQUIREMENTS

Safety glasses (when in the manufacturing area)

Face covering (mask) in accordance with company policy.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$70,500 - $83,000

Salary may vary based on experience.

CAMBRO is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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