Buyer-NE

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality material and services.
• Oversee your daily workflow and product delivery.
• Conduct evaluations of our MRP system (Material Requirements Planning) to ensure the suggested items needed are consistent with our alternate system.
• Maintains a monthly and quarterly schedule.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and provide regular reports to management.
• Responsible for placing orders in D365.
• Responsible for tracking orders.
• Responsible for going through TPO's and BOM's.
• Responsible for maintaining responsible inventory levels.
• Participate in weekly Team calls for training and presenting.
• Be a positive influence. Always look for better materials, improved quality or shorter lead times to improve the process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have strong computer skills, to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints and Bills of Materials.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to work independently and within a Team to meet plant goals and take responsibility for actions.
• Must be acceptable to rotating job duties.
• Must be able to negotiate and work well with vendors.
• Must be well organized and have good follow-up skills.
• Must have a history of good work attendance.

Experience:

• Five (5) to ten (10) years production experience in a fast-paced, heavy manufacturing environment required. Previous buying experience a strong plus.
• Previous experience in a Continual Improvement Manufacturing environment a plus (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen.)
• Technical knowledge of semi-truck trailer manufacturing and component fabrication/assembly a strong plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a Purchasing-related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Salary: $50,000 - $70,000/yearly.

Job Type: Full time. Day Shift, Monday - Friday 7:00 am through 3:30 pm.

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