Senior Buyer

JOB DESCRIPTION

• •Responsible for just-in-time planning, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and production activity control.
• •Coordinates planning strategy for dependent and non-master items.
• •Converts planned orders to production orders and purchase orders for dependent and non-master items. Verifies material and capacity available. Releases production orders for manufacturing.
• •Converts requisitions into purchase orders with suppliers
• •Reconciles problems by identifying work error messages, expediting material shortages, and coordinating with other planners, sales and Purchasing. Balances demand with capacity for dependent and non-master items.
• •Serves as a member of supply chain, warehouse and logistics
• •Requires product knowledge and knowledge of Just-in-Time, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Requirements Planning, Capacity Planning, ERP, Strategic sourcing, and Production Activity Control.
• •Prepares sourcing packages for projects
• •Source vendors of material, equipment or suppliers and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
• •Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• •Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy
• •Resolve any invoices issues with the suppliers
• •Resolve any delivery/material issues with the suppliers
• •Ensure on time delivery from all suppliers
• •Direct and coordinate activities of buying and distributing material, equipment, machinery, and supplies
• •Administer on-line purchasing systems
• •Additional duties as assigned
• •Complete the backlog report on a weekly basis

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• •3-5 years of work experience in retail inventory planning, allocation, and/or manufacturing
• •4-6 years of systems and technology experience working in a manufacturing, procurement, or customer service related capacity.
• •Displays attention to detail, with strong analytic and organizational skills
• •Proficient knowledge of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• •Proficient in MRP and ERP systems (SAP)
• •Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written English
• •Proficient ability to work collaboratively with others; conduct working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
• •Proficient ability to remain effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
• •Demonstrated ability to model customer-focused behaviors leading to outstanding customer experiences
• •Consistently demonstrates a commitment to Corporate policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities
• •Good skills in negotiating, expediting and vendor performance evaluation
• •Knowledge and training in purchasing in various fields (electronic, mechanical, and chemical components)
• •Good understanding of both inventory and manufacturing systems
• •Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment

• •Demonstrated planning and analytical skills
• •Planning system and business Intelligence tool experience a plus
• •APICS certification is a plus
• •Purchasing and product experience required
• •Advanced organization and communication skills
• •Process oriented
• •Experience working in a team environment

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited