Jr. Buyer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Places purchase orders through procurement process and using kanban systems. Expedites deliveries and conducts follow up procedures. Maintains and develops purchasing, inventory and capital equipment tracking systems. Develops, implements and maintains database of specifications, suppliers, products and services. Organizes and controls materials to ensure minimum amounts are maintained to obtain most cost efficient method of storage. Interacts with appropriate departments on current and projected material inventories and establish restock level and just-in-time strategies. Negotiates and verifies pricing and quotes based on total cost. Manages suppliers to ensure on-time-delivery, receipt of quality products, and competitive pricing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify trends and suppliers as required
• Ensure PO's are accurate and confer with other departments to verify orders
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comply with Company and purchasing policies and procedures and act within limits of delegated authority.
• Prepare purchase orders, control prices and quality and ensure delivery of materials and equipment to meet objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

Associated degree or comparable work experience. Must have good communication skills with the ability to guide and direct customers or suppliers; both in writing and orally. Computer skills with some familiarity of working with a computerized purchasing and inventory systems applications. Familiarity with ISO and AS9100 standards and requirements.

Essential skills:

* Self-starter with strong initiative and communication skills

* Team player, able to relate and interact with people at all levels in the Company

* Detail oriented

* Strong ERP and computer skills