Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for supplier management, on-time-delivery, and inventory management, as well as driving cost savings and cost avoidance, dual sourcing, and risk mitigation initiatives across the business. The role requires an individual with both tactical and strategic abilities, willing and able to interact at all levels of the organization.

What You Will Do

Successfully perform the tactical execution of ERP review, issue and modify purchase orders, expediting of purchased items, manage procurement data integrity, and assist in make/buy analysis and other strategic procurement decisions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will bring strong analysis capabilities, outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment, and a strong team player with ability to solve problems and anticipate issues.

Requirements

• 5 years' experience in purchasing/materials/supply chain management
• Bachelor's Degree – Procurement, Logistics, Business, Engineering or related field (preferred but not required)
• Professional certification CPSM, CPM, CPIM, CIRM (preferred)
• Experience, or knowledge of, ERP/MRP/MRP II systems
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to think both tactically and strategically
• Experience or education with Kanban systems and other lean manufacturing techniques is a plus

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually
• 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Tuition assistance
• Business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services