About the position
The Buyer/Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing all processes related to the purchasing of materials, parts, supplies, and services to support production while ensuring that delivery requirements and quality specifications are met. This role involves coordinating and managing all purchasing activities, which includes sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing products and supplies. The Buyer will facilitate communication with suppliers to ensure that product requirements and deadlines are met, as well as sourcing new suppliers to meet business needs. In addition to these responsibilities, the Buyer will monitor lead times, pricing, shipping, and quality discrepancies, providing problem resolution as necessary. The role also requires optimizing production efficiency and throughput by focusing on forecasting, inventory planning, and scheduling to ensure on-time deliveries. This includes monitoring material availability, capacity levels, and inventory controls. The Buyer will update the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system with all acquired information, including pricing, volume breaks, and lead times. Furthermore, the Buyer will analyze changes in materials and supplies to identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement. Effective communication regarding order status, delivery updates, and changes will be essential, as the Buyer will need to keep all invested departments informed. Other duties may be assigned as needed, making this a dynamic role that requires adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage all purchasing activity including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing of products and supplies.
- Facilitate supplier communication to ensure that product requirements and deadlines are met.
- Monitor lead-time, pricing, shipping and quality discrepancies and provide problem resolution as needed.
- Optimize production efficiency and throughput by focusing on forecasting, inventory planning, and scheduling to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Update the MRP system for all acquired information, including pricing, volume breaks and lead times.
- Analyze changes in materials and supplies to find ways to reduce cost and improve quality.
- Effectively and continually communicate order status, delivery updates, and changes to all invested departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience; preferred.
- Previous knowledge of machine shop operations.
- Ability to read and understand customer/internal blueprints.
- Must have working knowledge and proficiencies in MS Office applications.
- Ability to professionally communicate within all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) methodologies and practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Able to pro-actively identify issues, their root cause and countermeasure accordingly.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and decision-making ability.
- Able to work independently and ensure tasks are completed with little supervision.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
