Sr. Buyer/Planner

Job Summary

Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising. Follows through with rejected materials and supplies. Supports production needs at the new job level. Responsible for focusing on inventory levels, cost controls, quality, and on-time deliveries for the company by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

• Evaluates multiple MRP reports for scheduling of raw materials. Coordinates and schedules the delivery with suppliers. Provide suppliers with proper specifications, blue prints and shipping instructions.
• Within the company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP - e.g. QA.005), will approve suppliers based on company defined qualifications. Maintains and updates our quality file system against supplier surveys, specification acceptance, and quote package.
• Participates in the MRB group activities, managing the purchasing systems and functions for defective and discrepant materials, will disposition materials and contact supplier for resolution.
• Seeks out the best possible sources of supply based on price, quantity, service, and reliability. May visit vendor facilities to aid in the establishment of the most suitable sources of supply. Places special or rush orders.
• Manages customer relationships, including customer orders and meeting delivery dates.
• Conducts studies and analysis on areas of potential savings or increased efficiency.
• Develops the most economical order quantities and inventory levels of raw materials to meet turn demand and avoid obsolescence.
• Participates in customer and supplier meetings and communicates our perspective effectively.
• Coordinates logistics for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepares reports and/or makes presentations to effectively institute change when necessary in accordance with company policies.
• Acts as subject matter expert for Supply Chain Department.
• In fulfilling the requirements of this position, the Sr. Buyer will be expected to travel to suppliers as needed while fulfilling this position's responsibilities.
• May direct the department work activities of clerical support or make decisions in the absence of a manager as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university
• 4+ years related experience.

My client offers the following perks and benefits to all employees:

• Paid holidays and vacations
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Quarterly bonuses
• Subsidized cafeteria costs
• Peer recognition initiatives
• Summer scholarships for children and grandchildren of employees
• On-site gym
• Employee of the Month program
• Onsite social worker to assist with important life events
• Daily free fruit and on-site cafeteria

If you feel as though you fit these requirements and are interested in this position, please text me at (716)-725-3088, or email me at vince.aris@adeccona.com, and we can schedule a time to talk!


Pay Details: $75.00 to $82.00 PER YEAR

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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