Buyer - Liquids
- None
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities: Education:
- Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CSCP, ISM CPSM) preferred.
- 3-5 yearsâ experience buying in a high-volume manufacturing environment; multi-location preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of logistics workflows, including inventory management and distribution.
- Ability to manage multiple and changing projects and priorities.
- Ability to make decisions within established guidelines.
- Ability to work under pressure regularly.
- Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven ability to identify risks and present options to solve supply chain issues.
- Knowledge of purchase orders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications and various market research tools.
- Intermediate/advanced computer skills (Excel, interlinked databases, ERP).
- Solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and logistics operations, including inventory control, procurement workflows, and supply chain coordination.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
- Detailed listener.
- Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion): Able to use a computer extensively.
- Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling): General movement in an office setting with extended time relating to sitting.
- Hearing (loud noise tolerance, quiet work area, public speaking, receiving work direction): Normal sound volumes in an office setting, some exposure to a production floor environment which may be loud.
- Vision (judge distance, read signs, extend computer work, identify details): Able to read information, view a computer screen for extended periods, and recognize hazards.
- Process purchase orders promptly based on firm requirements within the ERP/MRP system.
Standard expectation: PO issued within 24â48 hours of firm demand entry. - Ensure all purchase order details are accurate, including quantities, minimum order quantities (MOQs), delivery dates, pricing, and supplier information.
- Verify vendor confirmations for accuracy, including quantities, item numbers, item descriptions, delivery dates, and pricing.
- Coordinate and process changes to existing purchase orders, such as quantity adjustments and delivery date modifications.
- Work with suppliers to resolve pricing, quality, and delivery issues in a timely manner.
- Lead weekly supplier meetings to review open orders and discuss current or ongoing issues.
- Support internal collaboration by ensuring firm or released orders for long lead-time materials aligned with production schedules.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date purchase order records to ensure data integrity and audit traceability.
- Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance using defined KPIs.
- Proactively identify risks related to material availability, supplier performance, or demand changes and escalate as needed.
- Work effectively as part of the procurement team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including planning, production, and quality.
- Escalate complex or high-risk issues to the Purchasing Supervisor or Manager when necessary.
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