| Buyer |
| Department: | Global Procurement |
| Beginning Date: | 09/01/2011 |
| Closing Date: | 10/31/2011 |
| Location: | Springville |
| Hours: | Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Salary: | Salary |
| Summary: | - Reviews MRP system and releases planned purchase orders, reviewing for specification accuracy and quality standards.
- Coordinates activities and general compliance with various suppliers as needed to establish effective and profitable business relations.
- Negotiates terms with suppliers and service providers seeking price breaks, volume discounts and improved payment terms.
- Maintains purchase orders and executes reschedule and cancellation messages with suppliers and communicates other needs to assure on-time delivery to support the production schedule for on-time fulfillment of sales orders.
- Coordinates all purchase order level activities in regards to assigned commodity. This may include, but is not limited to; specification adherence, manufacturers schedule compliance, work hand-in-hand with R&D, QC/QA & Lab Sciences for technical compliance, aid in distribution center receiving scheduling, assist in the timely release of products working with the Supply Chain Managers.
- Communicates and resolves quality and/or technical issues with suppliers.
- Maintains, reports and updates internal RTV’s and Alerts as needed.
- Resolves shipping and billing discrepancies.
- Maintain Scorecard results for specific vendors.
- Participate in periodic meetings with vendors - ensure clear communication channels.
- Participate periodically in monthly S&OP reviews with sales markets.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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| Requirements: | - Working knowledge of standard office practices and procedures; basic bookkeeping and records management; technical writing techniques; and Microsoft Office programs.
- Working knowledge of various procurement processes and procedures and principles common to effective and efficient buying activities; statistical analysis methods; cost analysis procedures; market pricing and cost control methods; and ERP planning system processes.
- Skilled in effective negotiating and creative problem-solving
- Ability to perform complex record keeping functions
- Communicate effectively and detailed both verbally and in writing.
- Able to forward plan (forecast) and develop required vendor management reports.
- Ability to work independently and to deal with stress caused by work load and deadlines; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with managers, executives, suppliers, co-workers, and the general public.
- Preference may be given to candidates with professional training and/or certifications such as A.P.P, C.P.M, C.P.S.M.,CPIM or CRIM.
- Ability to travel to suppliers, tradeshows sand other Neways sponsored events
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| Education: | - Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- CPM Certification preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience of progressively responsible procurement and contract manufacturing management experience.
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| Work Environment: | Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities involving light muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in the performance of essential functions. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instruction, emotional stability and creative problem solving. |
How to Apply
Please fax or email resume to 801-418-2175 or employment@neways.com