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About the Role
The Associate Buyer performs purchasing activities to support production and company operational requirements. This role collaborates with internal customers and external suppliers to manage procurement deliverables according to company standards, aiming to enhance internal Supply Chain metrics. Success requires a positive, proactive approach, strong communication, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions weekly.
- Generate and manage purchase order releases for indirect materials, services, and Capex, potentially supporting production releases.
- Monitor, track, and provide feedback on PO Status.
- Maintain and set up parts in ERP, including preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, and NCNR.
- Obtain authorization from Procurement Manager/Director of Supply Chain for pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materials liability.
- Source material shortages to minimize delivery impact while reducing unfavorable PPV and excess inventory.
- Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items, including quality, receiving issues, ECO, NCR, and returns to suppliers.
- Execute contract changes.
- Execute PFEP/VMI changes as recommended by management.
- Adhere to supplier approval and review processes.
- Manage stock levels for shop floor consumables, office supplies, and equipment.
- Monitor, maintain, and replenish common consumable areas.
- Review packing slips for accuracy, put away materials, and approve invoices.
- Conduct daily walkabouts to ensure adequate stock levels of supplies and consumables.
- Process credit card buys and expense reports.
- Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not managed by commodity management.
- Resolve invoice issues with Finance, Suppliers, and Commodity Managers.
- Support Buyers with procurement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain or a related field.
- Proficient English business communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in operating a computer with Windows-based operating systems and related software.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables).
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Must wear designated PPE where required.
- Office/business casual attire is appropriate.
Skills
- MS Office
- Excel
- V-lookups
- Data filters
- Pivot tables
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Administrative skills
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Benefits
About the Company
- Committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
- A company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing.
- A place for wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers.
Equal Opportunity
- Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email Accessibility@creationtech.com. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.
- If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.