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The Vacancy

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• The primary role of the Buyer is to execute procurement plans in support of Manufacturing, R&D and Service Departments.

• Oversee procurement of raw materials to planned and unplanned demands through use of MRP and Purchase Requisitions.

• Oversee order management, expediting, late orders follow-up, and materials returns for standard raw materials, expensed materials, consumables, and any purchase requisitions from sources such as R&D.

• Validate supplier quotes, pricing and delivery dates / lead time with ability to make economic price/volume order decisions and adjustments as needed.

• Resolve any invoicing or receiving issues with accounting and shipping/receiving.

• Monitor and provide input to vendor, service provider, and contractor performance evaluations.

• Help define purchasing recommendations that support business goals.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills and Competencies:

• University Degree or college diploma in a field pertinent to Manufacturing, and/or college level related studies and/or; three years direct work experience in a purchasing or procurement capacity.

• Knowledge and experience working directly in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity and technical competence with ERP software, and MRP.

• High level of experience and competence using Microsoft OS and applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Effective supplier, negotiation and barter skills.

• Ability to deal tactfully with vendors, suppliers, and contractors who provide a wide spectrum of products and services.

• Effective inventory and cost management skills.

• Well-rounded knowledge of manufacturing and ability to work cross functionally with all departments.

• Experience working individually, as well as in a team-oriented collaborative environment.

• Good analytical skills to conform to shifting priorities, strategies, and product demands.

• Strong written and oral skills.

• Ability to execute tasks in a high pressure environment and ability to multi-task.

Additional Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• High integrity and honesty.

• Ability to prioritize and work independently.

• Good communication and willingness to work through conflict.

• Good decision making and analytical problem solving traits.

• Outgoing, team player.

• Good attention to detail, good organization skills.

• Dependable, with ability to offer sound business and problem solving ideas.

• Professional dress appropriate for meetings, seminars, off site travel.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with ability to get things done

• Self-directed professional with the ability to maintain own schedule and prioritization of your day

• Strong organizational skills