Buyer Job at R. A. Miller Industries Inc.
JOB SUMMARY
This role has responsibilities to maintain department key measures (quality/delivery), identify procurement processes to be improved or made more efficient, research/set up new suppliers and evaluate supplier by pricing, quality, availability, and other criteria.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following are some of the roles and responsibilities; however, other duties and activities may be required in performance of this job:
· Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers, including selection and sourcing strategy, proactive supplier on time delivery monitoring and management.
· Uses judgment and has the ability propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address day-to-day issues.
· Send, confirm pricing and delivery date on purchase orders with Suppliers. Follow up on delays.
· Maintain part/supply item pricing in ERP system.
· Communicate with internal team about changes and product availability.
§ Participates in inventory level planning and control processes as well as obsolescence management.
§ Supports Engineering Change, Launch and new product introduction initiatives.
· Able to operate with a high level of autonomy as part of an empowered teaming culture.
· Leads, Develops, and modifies procedures, work instructions driving end results meeting standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
· Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses internal and external sources outside of own team to arrive at proposals and decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Negative drug screen
· Proven commercial and / or fulfillment experience with a range of suppliers
- Exhibits strong interpersonal, customer service and professional skills
- Detailed orientated
- Strong computer skills, using various Microsoft applications
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly; sit, stand, walk and occasionally will be required to lift or move objects of 25 pounds or less with or without assistance and no restrictions.
· Vision, with or without correction, must be adequate to perform the required job functions.
· Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the specific job functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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