Buyer - net2source : Job Details

Job Title: Buyer Assistant

Duration: 3+ Months (Temp to Perm)

Location: Granville, NY 12832

Description:

• The position is a key role within our strategic plan for Supply Chain Management.
• This position is responsible for processing raw materials, MRO and non-inventory purchase orders for the site.
• The Buyer is the main point of contact between the supplier and the site regarding scheduled deliveries that may impact operations and customer OTD.
• Negotiate with current and potential suppliers and vendors to optimize price, quality and delivery.
• The Buyer also acts as a liaison between the supplier and the organization to address any quality-related, delivery issues requiring investigation, next steps, revised documentation, etc.
• The Buyer manages supplier performance using surveys, scorecards, audits, tracking and trending related outcomes. Adherence to all Global Purchasing guidelines and standards.
• Strict adherence and a commitment to carrying out the Corporate and/or local policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.
• The objectives of this position are based on continuous improvements in Purchasing Process (P2P – Procure to Payment), inventory management (days inventory), lead-time reduction, cost savings, cost avoidance, risk mitigation and develop alternate sourcing.

Above responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow all safety and environmental initiatives to achieve world-class performance.
• Release purchase orders to meet production schedules and update purchase orders according to changes in the MPS.
• Monitor open purchase orders to ensure aged orders are closed or updated.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules.
• Evaluate supplier performance and create improvement plans to secure business and mitigate supply/business risks.
• Proactively request offers and negotiations with suppliers and assist in achieving overall site PPM savings goal.
• Cost-optimized purchasing of all required goods and services in the right quality, in the right quantity and at the right time in compliance with purchasing guidelines and use internal e-tools.
• Work in coordination with site/global purchasing manager to implement sourcing strategies at the site level.
• Prepare various reports of key metrics and keep materials & services costs updated in the system.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain management OR 1+ years' experience with a degree
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, business or related with a specialization in the area of Supply Chain Management Or equivalent combination of training and work experience may substitute for degree.