BUYER

ROLE SUMMARY The Buyer is responsible for overseeing the entire purchasing process from order entry to product receipt for a group of select vendors within the ERP system.
This position will communicate frequently with vendors, internal departments, and customers; cultivating strong relationships that ensure the efficiency and success of the supply chain.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Oversee the end to end purchasing process for a selection of vendors • Analyze and interpret sales and inventory parameters to generate weekly orders in MRP • Review forecast data against actual sales to recommend changes to demand planning • Manage various product lead times by supplier • Adhere to the monthly purchasing budget, obtaining approvals when applicable • Review, negotiate, and enter vendor pricing, communicating changes to management • Enforce strict shipment date requirements with vendors, requiring approval for deviations • Communicate accurate ship dates, volumes, and potential bottlenecks to internal departments • Expedite or delay orders depending on customer needs and budget • Oversee the process for direct-to-customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking • Hold and organize routine meetings with assigned vendors • Frequently communicate with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, and Sales Departments • Process vendor returns • Help control transportation costs by limiting air freight and expediting services • Ensure IFOT delivery of goods from suppliers • Create and submit RFP’s to identify superior sources for cost, quality, and lead time • Perform other duties requested by management KNOWLEDGE/  PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and capable with presenting analysis • Previous experience with sourcing, vendor qualification, and vendor auditing • Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems • Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work autonomously and adapt and learn quickly • Can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Flexible to work overtime (if needed) EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, International relations, Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability.
EXPERIENCE • 3+ years experience in a purchasing related role SKILLS • High Negotiation skills  • Work positive under pressure  • Objectivity  •Oral and written communication in english  • Self-directed Puesto.
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