Buyer

• Responsibility to source raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.
• Negotiate purchases and establish contracts for critical materials from approved sources.
• Continuously develop and optimize supplier relationships to gather information in an effort to source product of the best quality at the optimum price at proper lead-times to meet customer requirements.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries, create bill of ladings (where applicable) as it pertains to purchasing.
• Analyze and set minimum stocking levels for critical raws, containers, finished goods, and/or equipment to minimize stock outs and product disruptions.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points, min/max levels and lead times to maximize production levels. Working closely with demand planning/forecasting to achieve highest possible accuracy.
• Handle all claims, returns, feedbacks and bring them to a timely closure.
• Makes necessary adjustments to purchase orders to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with Operations, Receiving, Warehousing to ensure that expectations and constantly met.
• Runs materials related procurement and inventory reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Continuously strive to reduce total cost of procured goods and services.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required. Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
Minimum of three-five years of job-related experience preferred.
Excellent skills using Microsoft Office products and ERP systems.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively.

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