Job Title: Buyer

The Buyer will manage and execute the processes for the acquisition of raw materials, based on a forecast and customer demand while maintaining an optimal inventory level.

What you will do:

• Transfer and implementation of functions according to the position needs between different manufacturing locations
• Provide a communication link between sales demand and production
• Participate in a daily meeting with the operations group outlining the schedule and special activities expected on that day
• Prioritize activities for the operations group when schedule conflicts arise and notify sales of the impact on customer expectations
• Ensure upcoming needs are visible and reviewable by the rest of the organization
• Enter Purchase Orders received from Sales into the production schedule
• Provide lead times back to Planning on entered Purchase Orders
• Generate proposed solutions to expedite requests, computing the impact of each solution proposal offered. Reports requests and proposals to the supervisor
• Ensure all documents needed for production build, packaging, and/or shipment are available and easily accessible
• Prepare and submit PO’s status and performance reports
• Develop strategies to reach company KPIs
• Follow up with suppliers’ issues in coordination with the Sourcing department

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience in a similar position
• Ability to travel up to 30%; Ability to travel within the US
• Experience in manufacturing transfers from external locations is a plus
• Excellent command of the English language
• MRP and MS-Office & Excel XP good command and experience are required
• APICS training (plus)
• Strong familiarity with production processes knowledge
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
• Planning experience is desirable