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The Jr. Buyer is responsible to plan all materials to support the manufacturing schedule and accomplish inventory goals. Responsible for assuring all materials needed for production and distribution are acquired on a timely basis and in accordance with company policies and procedures and inventory targets.
Job Responsibility:
Supports purchasing activities for the plant
Determines component requirements from the MRP generation run
Collects necessary information and documentation for submission of PO’s with suppliers and sends PO’s to suppliers
Communicates with vendors to obtain information critical to the procurement/sourcing process (price, delivery, invoicing problems, expediting, etc)
Supports the procurement of all items for the production schedule while adhering to established inventory goals
Corresponds tactfully with sources or potential sources of supplies to overcome any misunderstanding, complaints, etc., or to secure further pertinent information regarding purchased materials
Issues purchase orders to suppliers, establishes appropriate material delivery requirements, and ensures proper maintenance of open purchase orders. Processes both MRO and MRP purchase orders
Participates in inventory reconciliation including cycle counting and yearly physical inventories if applicable
Supports the maintenance of the systems for production planning, purchasing, and inventory control/warehousing via established MRP system
Works on special reports/projects as required by Management
Supports for drafting and routing procurement specification changes and updates via established document control system when applicable
Proactively reports product and material availability issues – assists in the development and implementation of mitigation plans related to these issues
Participates in daily production meetings
Reviews account payable invoice discrepancies, which the Accounts Payable Department refers for approval, particularly where the price or other item does not agree with the purchase order, as needed
Adheres to and performs according to SOPs and policies governing the various plant functions
Complies with cGMP, Quality Standards, and established policies and/or procedures
Supports the identification, development, and implementation of CIPs (Cost Improvement Projects) and PPV (Purchase Price Variance) opportunities in order to meet annual variance goals
Completes special projects and assignments as requested by Materials Manager and Plant Manager
Supports Company objectives of inventory levels, quality levels, pricing controls, and inventory availability to support the master schedule
Expedites as needed
Other duties as required
Requirements:
BS in business or related field preferred
Experience in ERP/MRP systems required
Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Must understand the function of quality in an ISO manufacturing environment
1+ years experience as a Buyer/Planner preferred
Nice to have:
Experience with data/cost analytics a plus
Experience developing cost standards, price negotiation, vendor selection, and maintenance of purchase order system a plus