Buyer

Orlando, FL company seeks Experienced Manufacturing Buyer

         Pay $25-$26/hr, DOE

         1st Shift, 7:30AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday

 

Duties include:

         Buy, plan and purchase 100+ supplies and materials daily

         Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

         Utilize computers for various applications.

         Accountable for the supply management for one or more assigned Suppliers and for inventory levels for assigned products

         Able to find optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels

 

Requirements include:

         Knowledge of APICS and MAPICS system

         Advanced computer skills required.

         Excellent time management skills.

         Great attendance.

         Reliable team player.

         Able to work independently

         Able to develop and maintain supplier relationships

         Able to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment

         Knowledge of inventory control, receiving and accounting practices

         Secure and analyze quotes, negotiate pricing and recommend supplier with respect to cost, quality and delivery

         Knowledge of JIT and Kanban programs

         Experience with AS400/MAPICS Green Screen or XA preferred

         3-5 years experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment

         Will go on the factory floor from time to time

 

 

Primary Functions:
The Buyer will be responsible for performing detailed production planning and purchasing functions and is accountable for the supply management for one or more assigned Suppliers and for inventory levels for assigned products.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Buy, plan and purchase supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels.
Be a member on cross-functional teams responsible for Supply Chain Requirements across project sites. This highly visible role will interact heavily with other employees to improve material movement, cost, on-time delivery, and lead-time.
Actively participate in driving business results.
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Qualifications/Training:

Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance.
Must be computer literate and have some working knowledge of a general APICS or MAPICS system
Ability to buy competitively and wisely
Develop reliable and effective supply sources
Develop and maintain supplier relationships
Administer purchasing and supply management functions proactively, ethically, and efficiently
Ability to purchase in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Initiate purchase orders driven from multiple sources
Responsible for source selection of materials, services, assets, and tooling
Ability to maintain, control, and plan timely receipts of products by managing lead times to ensure available materials without excess inventory
Knowledge of inventory control, receiving, and accounting practices
Secure and analyze quotes, negotiate pricing, and recommend supplier with respect to cost, quality, and delivery
Ability to work with internal customer and team members professionally and efficiently
Maintain ownership of assigned suppliers and commodities
Knowledge of JIT and Kanban programs
Ability to expedite/de-expedite parts based on forecast and production schedule
Understanding and carrying out verbal and written directions.
Pay attention to detail.
Working independently in the absence of supervision.
Experience with AS400/MAPICS Green Screen or XA preferred.
Must be computer literate and able to effectively use Microsoft Office Business Suites and/or Lotus. Demonstrated an ability to lead people and get results through others.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, blue prints, assembly drawing, schematics and other written or verbal instructions presented in English.

Education and Experience:

3-5 years experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:
The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, use phone and a computer for extended periods of time.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Ability to bend, stoop, and squat.

Work Environment:

Indoor office
May work on factory floor or Warehouse and would be required to comply with all safety and environmental rules


Personal Protective Equipment recommended and/or required on production floor:

Safety glasses.
Earplugs.
Closed or Steel Toed Shoes.

730am - 430pm
Mon - Fri.
Report to Supply chain Manager
Temp to Hire