Buyer

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BuyerProcurement & Purchasing

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Key Responsibilities

acknowledgements, expedites, pushouts, and changes; close out POs promptly. Maintain clean, current data in IFS (dates, prices, lead times, part attributes, min/max levels).

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BuyerProcurement & Purchasing

Responsibilities

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→Purchase Execution
- →Convert approved requisitions into accurate POs; confirm pricing, quantities, terms, and delivery dates.
- →Manage the full PO lifecycle: acknowledgements, expedites, pushouts, and changes; close out POs promptly.
- →Maintain clean, current data in IFS (dates, prices, lead times, part attributes, min/max levels).
→Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- →Drive supplier OTD by following up on open orders, resolving discrepancies, and escalating risks early.
- →Obtain and compare quotations within thresholds; support basic negotiations and cost updates.
- →Coordinate with Planning on demand and reschedules; partner with Receiving/Warehouse to clear receiving or quality holds.
- →Work with AP to resolve invoice variances (price/qty/freight) against PO terms.
→Inventory & Availability
- →Help manage min-max and reorder points for assigned parts; recommend adjustments based on usage and lead time.
- →Track inventory status and open orders; flag shortages and propose recovery actions (expedites, substitutions, pulls).
→Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- →Produce weekly buy/expedite reports and supplier commit updates.
- →Monitor KPIs (e.g., past-due PO %, OTD, invoice holds) and take corrective actions.
- →Participate in Kaizen/CI activities; standardize templates/workflows to improve accuracy and speed.

Requirements

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High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s/Bachelor’s preferred.
3-4 years in purchasing or a manufacturing operations role preferred (strong admin + expediting backgrounds considered).
Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivots, basic formulas) and proficiency in Outlook/Word.
Experience with an ERP; IFS strongly preferred.
Solid grasp of purchasing flows (requisitions → POs → receiving → invoicing) and basic inventory concepts (lead time, min-max).
Clear written and verbal communication; able to prioritize, follow through, and manage multiple suppliers/parts simultaneously.
Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-oriented environment.