November 6, 2024

Avalon Staffing.com

Sioux Falls

FULL TIME

Buyer

Buyer, South Dakota, USA
Summary
The Buyer will manage the replenishment process for production related materials, along with cultivating new and existing supply base relationships. A buyer demonstrates leadership qualities by mentoring other buyers and assisting the purchasing manager with critical projects. A high level of interaction and excellent communication skills with all departments across the company is necessary. This position must understand blueprints, interpret specifications, and have the ability to create a Bill of Materials. This individual will possess a positive attitude and look for innovative ways to continually meet or exceed our customer expectations.
Duties and Responsibilities

Involvement in supplier management and development, monitoring, and distribution of monthly supplier performance
Identify and recommend suppliers based on customer APL, ASL, etc., and research capabilities and certifications to ensure they comply with customer requirements/specifications.
Research, analyze and forecast the business's current and future buying trends.
Ensure Non-Disclosures, surveys, and other certifications are requested and maintained for suppliers.
Review planned materials reports and create purchase orders based on demands.
Monitor and review open purchase orders, communicate open order reports weekly and correspond with suppliers on delays or changes impacting status.
Review specifications to ensure the most current revision is utilized for compliance with purchased material.
Update part master with pricing, lead time, and specification changes.
Review and enter quote information and ensure customer specifications and requirements compliance.
Generate RFQs to supplier base for new and existing products/services.
Review specifications to ensure compliance.
Negotiate with new and existing supply base for best pricing, price break options, and lead time.
Oversee supplier non-conformances, disposition of material, and root cause/corrective action.
Oversee projects and cross-functional team improvements to processes and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple software/ERP systems.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including 5s activities.
Maintain effective working relationships with other team members and communicate effectively across different work centers, shifts, and skill levels.
Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and communicate effectively to correct issues.
Act on behalf of the purchasing manager in times of absence or as authorized.
Expected to maintain a strong work ethic, attendance record, and quality of work continuously.
Must understand and follow all processes and procedures.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in business management OR experience in a buyer role is preferred.
Must possess basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Must possess reading, writing, problem-solving, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to teach and train others as needed
Must work independently showing a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and excellent work ethic.
Experience working in MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing setting preferred.

This is a full-time/on-site/direct hire role. Qualified and interested candidates are urged to apply: Jackie
Hoofring, jackie@avalonstaffing.com, or Zach Hoofring, zach@avalonstaffing.com