Title: Direct Buyer

Department: Purchasing

General Summary:

Coordinates reporting activities, expediting and the processing of direct orders and special projects as assigned by the Procurement & Materials Management Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes Direct Purchase orders for an assigned region and other regions as needed.
• Performs purchase order acknowledgement for direct and into stock orders
• Maintains OAN, Open Direct Orders Past 90 Days report, Open PORM Past 90 Days Report (additional to be assigned).
• Coordinates invoice exception reconciliation
• Assists in emergency expediting.
• Handles the processing of and system correction of vendor errors.
• Coordinates Supply Chain Management Activities
• Supports all quality initiatives set forth by the Company.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures and completes the provided training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• High school diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, logistic, materials or a distribution environment. Experience must demonstrate strong customer service skills including a sense of urgency to meet both external and internal customer needs.
• Analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills required. Proven knowledge of MS Office products as well as knowledge of all McNaughton-McKay business systems and reporting databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision in accomplishing deadline specific goals and work assignments

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To: Director of Purchasing and Inventory Optimization

Direct Reports: None

Working Conditions: Normal office environment

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.