Buyer Purchasing Agent

Manufacturing Buyer/Purchasing Agent

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Manages all activities related to the planning, purchase, and receipt of materials, used in the company’s production and administrative support functions. Maintain strong working relationships and communications directly with the supply base to monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries. Use metrics and quantitative analysis to monitor and improve Supply Chain processes. Works closely with Production Planning, Engineering, and Finance.

MANUFACTURING BUYER/PURCHASING AGENT, Roles and Responsibilities

Thorough knowledge of procurement, supplier relations, material planning and inventory management.

Responsible for processing Purchase Orders for sourcing of all materials needed to complete production schedule.

Responsible for the purchasing of tooling, raw materials, etc.

Purchase and schedule outside processes such as plating, machine repair, etc. and follow up with vendors, as necessary.

Responsible for the negotiation of pricing and terms with all applicable vendors.

Responsible for Purchase orders for facilities work at Machine Shop.

Ensure correct costing of purchased parts and delivery of parts.

Maintain data for purchased parts.

Communication and coordination with accounting and other support departments.

Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements

2-5 years minimum prior work experience as a manufacturing buyer for raw materials, tooling, and related purchasing.

At least one year of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment preferred.

Solid PC skills.

Must have previous experience of inventory control.

Must have understanding of MRP procedures and processes.

Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).

Be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a multi-discipline manufacturing facility.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, growing, team environment.

Valid drivers’ license.

Must be reliable, dependable, and able to fulfill current job requirements.

Qualifications

US work authorization (Required)

Manufacturing buyer: 3 years (Preferred)

Secondary Education related to business processes (preferred)

Production Planning Experience a plus.