Job Description:
- Review supplier performance and manage on-time delivery.
- Manager is looking for a junior buyer
- Send out RFQs and procure COTS items, assist with returns and repairs
- Track status of parts and follow up on past due deliveries / commitments.
- Expedite material to improve working capital and resolve all floor shortages.
- Work with suppliers and Accounts Payable department to close supplier invoice issues and resolve open commitments.
- Ability to assist buyers with administrative duties including parts tracking, resolution of receiving discrepancies, obtaining packing lists, etc.
- Ability to assist buyers with return of non-conforming material and shipments of customer furnished material including repairs.
- Utilize MRP system and Supplier Portal applications.
- Assist in development of strategic supplier relationships.
- Participate and/or lead projects/teams as assigned.
- Attend meetings & conference calls with programs to manage more complex supplier quality/delivery issues.
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- BS/BA Degree or AS/AA degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience.
- Knowledgeable in procurement, supply chain, and or material management processes.
- Excellent communication and written skills are necessary.
- Negotiation and follow up skills required.
- Experience with pulling and analyzing data from numerous sources.
- PC skills in MS office, with Word and Excel formats is essential.