Buyer II

Mocksville, NC, US • Posted 21 days ago • Updated 21 days ago

Full Time

On-site

Depends on Experience

EDI Specialists, Inc.

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BUYER II
BUYER
SENIOR BUYER
PURCHASING AGENT
SUPPLY CHAIN BUYER
MATERIAL BUYER
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
PURCHASE
PURCHASE ORDERS
JDE
JD EDWARDS
ERP
MRP

Summary

The person in the Buyer II role, places orders, expedites back orders and processes paperwork associated with Company's products and special order demand.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Place purchase orders in support of production requirements, follow up on back orders, make special arrangements for delivery, and communicate to the internal customer in a timely manner.
Maintains up to date information on vendors to ensure immediate access to information.
Establishes and maintains up to date catalog pricing to ensure proper evaluation of cost standards and vendor invoicing. Resolves disputes related to cost and payment of invoices.
Monitors special order requirements and places orders and expedites as needed to support customer needs.
Monitors inventory levels of assigned product categories.
Uses JDE system-based reports to evaluate items to be purchased coordinating a smooth flow of material through the supply chain.
Evaluates reported Quality Issue information and works with the supplier toward resolution for manufacturing and/or customer satisfaction.
Drives results by managing quality, performance, and cost reduction assertively on a continual basis, while maintaining professionalism and with sound judgment.
Comprehends system settings and establishes and maintain settings with regard to safety stock, minimums and multiples in support of production levels and independent demand.
Provides forecasting to vendors.
Requests, evaluates, and negotiates quotations and proposals for the supply chain.
Manages aged inventory.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, which emphasizes inclusion and respectful open communication.
Assumes other duties as assigned.

THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED:

Coordinates smooth flow of material through supply chain from purchase order to delivery.
Orders and expedites material through vendors.
Monitors inventory levels via the computer system or physical review.
Evaluates, revises and maintains inventory levels in support of production planning.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light office activities and duties.
Occasional material inspections, which may involve some light lifting (45 lbs maximum).
Occasional walking and standing on the production floor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):

Minimum 5 years purchasing/planning experience.
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain management preferred.
Minimum 5 years MRP/ERP system experience.
Possess strong technical skill in mathematics, problem-solving and is highly analytical.
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse personalities in a tactful and flexible manner.
Must possess applicable computer systems knowledge to include Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum.
Possess robust business acumen, planning, and organizational skill.
Must possess the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
Highly adaptable.

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Dice Id: 10107595
Position Id: 26-00035
Posted 21 days ago

Company Info

About EDI Specialists, Inc.

At EDI Staffing, we strive to provide the best staffing solutions for each of our business disciplines, in honest, resourceful, and creative techniques. Our mission is to connect talented people with great organizations across all industries, while maintaining our company values: accountability, innovation, integrity, teamwork and work ethic. Our commitment to our values becomes tangible in our daily customer interactions and lifetime customer relationships.

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