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About the Role

The Buyer is responsible for all activities involved in the procurement of raw materials, finished goods, and services. Key considerations include quality, quantity, cost, pricing, and timely delivery to meet production schedules, ensure customer satisfaction, and uphold the company's reputation. This role involves identifying sources, interviewing vendors, maintaining records, and expediting as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production with problem-solving and prevention.
• Manage resource allocation (material and people).
• Practice positive peer engagement and represent the department.
• Communicate company goals to the supply base and ensure alignment.
• Manage personal performance through goal setting.
• Cultivate and foster company core values.
• Maintain required supply base documentation and information.
• Schedule resources, manage output, and report on activities.
• Review and analyze requirements to ensure adequate supply at minimum investment.
• Initiate material purchases based on production requirements and inventory policies.
• Provide project status feedback as required.
• Alert stakeholders to potential supply issues and document them.
• Continuously improve procedures, processes, and methods to meet customer needs and organizational objectives.
• Provide suggestions for improvement tools and techniques.
• Follow a continual improvement culture and drive 5S and Safety initiatives.
• Execute improvement tools and techniques for daily continual improvement.
• Ensure employee safety and material quality throughout all processes.
• Locate, understand, and stay aware of Quality Management System procedures and changes.
• Ensure adherence to all procedures for quality outcomes and controls.
• Manage compliance with safety procedures and ensure proper personal protective equipment usage.
• Demonstrate initiative, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
• Follow up with management on professional development goals and opportunities.
• Express interest in growing with the company.
• Continuously improve industry knowledge.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform national and local travel, up to 5% of working time.

Requirements

• High school GED, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 5 years of on-the-job experience in lieu of formal education.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• National travel may be required.
• Local travel may be required.
• Travel up to 5% of working time.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain US government security clearance is desired.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and implement objectives within established timelines.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Follow instructions and take responsibility for actions.
• Commit to long hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Complete tasks on time or notify of alternate plans.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Obtain support and cooperation from others.
• Display tact, respect, and understanding.
• Proactively engage and confront issues for continual improvement.
• Identify opportunities and changes that benefit the company.
• Set and achieve challenging goals.
• Motivate others.
• Influence actions and opinions.
• Display passion and optimism.
• Mobilize self and others to fulfill organizational goals.
• Meet challenges with resourcefulness.
• Generate suggestions for improving work.
• Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Present ideas and information effectively.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to analyze quote packages and understand costing changes.
• Listen and get clarification.
• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Write clearly, correctly, and informatively.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactively identify problems and collaborate on solutions.
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and learn new skills.
• Ability to independently acquire and apply new knowledge related to ERP applications.
• Maintain current technical knowledge.
• Seek to enhance skills and abilities through cross-training and development.
• Provide vision and inspiration.
• Support change and new ideas.
• Inspire respect and trust.
• Accept feedback.
• High degree of accountability.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts.

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• Exempt

Experience Level

• Level II
• Minimum 5 years

Education Level

• High school GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

About the Company

• This job description is not all inclusive but rather serves as a general guideline of the current needs of the position and can be modified at the discretion of management to meet current business needs.
• Experience and education requirements are the primary basis for awarding this position; however, substitutions that are essentially equivalent may be made as they relate to the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position.

Equal Opportunity

• Exempt & Professional