Buyer, Direct Materials Procurement

• Processes purchase orders and send to the supplier via EDI, email, or other appropriate means
• Tracks the delivery status (ETA) of all purchase orders and maintain expected delivery dates in the system
• Works closely with production and materials management to ensure the availability of all materials as required, providing timely ETA’s, manufacturer backorder, and other pertinent information
• Participates in weekly meeting to discuss material supply issues with personnel from departments responsible for service level objectives
• Performs file maintenance including item, vendor, and purchase order data
• Monitors action plans to ensure necessary steps are completed in the system
• Maintains current open order reports by interpreting and assigning tasks to appropriate team members or other departments
• Works with suppliers to ensure that we receive product with adequate expiration date, pack by dates and lot size
• Serves as liaison with supplier’s customer service representatives fostering relationships, expediting deliveries, and resolving issues
• Creates and distributes monthly supplier forecast reports both internally and to suppliers
• Requests RFP’s and provides analysis and comparisons to management
• Checks catalogs and other references to obtain prices and specifications for sourcing and comparisons
• Obtains and constructs New Supplier Setup Information Packet for management approval and maintains the retention file
• Assists Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies
• Works throughout the organization to resolve routine questions and issues
• refers more complex issues to higher levels
• Assists in the training of new Procurement team members
• Performs a variety of special projects, including various report preparations, as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Two year associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related field
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good decision making skills
• Good analytical skills
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) systems preferred
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to effectively train others
• Strong organizational skills
• attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to resolve supplier issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction
• Ability to successfully execute multiple tasks at the same time
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer related skills

Experience working with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) systems preferred

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Comprehensive suite of benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
• Support for working families which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave
• Variety of training programs
• Professional development resources
• Opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities