Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Buyer
Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree
Calling all creatives, solvers, analysts, planners, doers, and visionaries!
East West is looking to add a talented and enthusiastic Buyer to our team. Come join a team with a strong, collaborative culture and help us bring that vision to life.
Assists with all purchasing including issuing Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers, gaining approval on purchase requests per company policy, following up on all open POs to ensure on time delivery.
Assists warehouse and operations team in inventory reporting from MRP/ERP system.
Obtains standard materials and services from suppliers at the lowest cost with consideration to quality, reliability, and need. Communicates delivery timelines, quality, and order changes and other related issues to involved parties.
Detailed daily execution of procurement activities allowing for quick identification and resolution of issues and timely actioning of key activities (quoting, PO placement, reject resolution, MRP/ERP exception messages).
Engage in ERP implementation functions and data management/clean-up of existing MRP system.
Performs research to find capable suppliers for unique, new and/or custom fabricated parts. This could involve existing customers with new assemblies or potential new customers awarded to East West.
Provides continuous training & support to current & future buyers as the team evolves.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Supply Chain Management/Business Administration/Logistics/Finance or equivalent education.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to track open issues and drive timely closure on a variety of projects.
Training, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

East West is a global manufacturing services company focused on the realization of products, from design through distribution. As an integrated team of designers, engineers, and specialists in onshore, nearshore, and offshore manufacturing, we offer a seamless path to scale and an exceptional speed-to-market strategy while driving down costs and adhering to the highest quality standards. We are one integrated family, working together to support our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.