JOB DESCRIPTION
*** BUYER ***

Hours: Mon – Friday 8:00-5:00 + daily overtime should workloads require;
   PLUS, every other Saturday from 8:00-1:30
Status: Fulltime / Hourly / Non-Exempt
Reports To: President + VP of Operations


Purpose
Timely procurement and delivery of production parts to meet/exceed scheduled manufacturing and shipping deadlines.

 

Ideal Candidate
Will have purchasing/procurement experience to support wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales preferably in a manufacturing/automotive environment. Is customer focused and driven to succeed; has high standards of integrity and a Team Player mentality.


Requirements:
 ● Minimum 3+ years hands-on experience in the procurement of parts and materials –  preferably in a manufacturing/automotive environment
 ● Must have understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations and inventory controls
 ● Understanding of complex, multi-level Bill of Materials
 ● Able to extract technical requirements from CAD drawings
 ● Can support the complexity of manufacturing, engineering, wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales within one facility
 ● Experience in production planning, and MRP systems
 ● Results oriented individual with a pro-active approach to overcoming challenges and achieving results
 ● Proven appreciation of Customer Service expectations
 ● Can problem solve and have strong analytical and negotiation skills
 ● Excellent attention to detail, along with organizational and follow-up skills
 ● Resourceful and self-motivated; able to work independently as well as in a Team
 ● Ability to effectively work with cross-functional departments
 ● Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
 ● Experience using SAGE is a Plus!


Job Duties: responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 ● Responsible for the on time procurement and delivery of production parts and materials
 ● Delivery coordination of raw materials and components to support production schedule
 ● Ensure all parts and materials procured meet standards of Quality, Efficacy, and Safety.
 ● Manage suppliers with an emphasis on cost savings and on time delivery
 ● Communicate with suppliers to ensure delivery schedule, cost, order maintenance etc
 ● Communicate with Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Leads as necessary to ensure timely and accurate delivery and receipt of parts and materials
 ● Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets
 ● Provide monthly status reports to management
 ● Uphold company policies, procedures and adherence to local governing business ethics and codes of conduct
 ● Prepare purchase orders and update MRP with confirmed delivery data
 ● Minor inventory management
 ● Provide procurement and logistics support
 ● Performs other purchasing/procurement duties as assigned

 

Education:
 ● Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management degree or equivalent professional qualification
 ● APICS Certification a plus

Please forward your resume for consideration to: jobs@classicperform.com