Position: Senior Buyer, Mid-Senior Level
Location: Portland Maine, On-site
About:
A prominent international manufacturer specializing in Bio-Safety is currently seeking a skilled Buyer/Senior Buyer to join our team. We are recognized for our expertise in designing and constructing equipment used in advanced Biological and Pharmaceutical research by major companies and research organizations worldwide. Situated in the Southern Maine Coast, our location provides a peaceful environment with convenient access to beaches, lakes, and mountains, away from the noise of metropolitan areas. If you find this opportunity appealing, read on for more details.
Responsibilities:
Preparation and Follow-Up of Purchase Orders:
- Generate purchase orders from MRP reports and shop supplies requisitions, detailing costs, quantities, packing/shipping specifications, and delivery requirements.
- Source suppliers based on criteria such as price, quality, delivery, and service.
- Verify purchase order acknowledgments, resolving any discrepancies.
- Address issues with supplier invoices and purchase order costs.
Expediting Purchase Orders:
- Enter new purchase orders and close out completed orders.
- Coordinate with vendors to expedite material orders and revise ship dates in the MRP system.
- Communicate relevant information to Production Control.
Establishing and Maintaining a Computerized Operating System:
- Perform daily data entry, updating the business system with information on material/supplies purchase orders.
- Enter purchase order parts data, including vendor details, lead time, buyer code, and relevant information.
Miscellaneous:
- Collaborate with the Accounting Department for month-end inventory/supplies purchased and other financial reporting data.
- Reconcile invoice discrepancies and manage charge backs and credits related to purchased goods.
- Prepare work orders and shipping documentation for materials or equipment sent out for repair or return.
- Track open purchase orders and identify/qualify new suppliers.
- Participate in the Material Review Board for rejected material.
- Collect and organize MSDS sheets for purchased materials.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure customer satisfaction by focusing on delivering high-quality units.
- Use Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms, contributing to value for customers.
- Participate in multifunctional group projects and new product development.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Key Performance Metrics:
- Purchase price variance report
- Stock outages report
- Vendor on-time delivery and quality reporting
- Cost savings and avoidance
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit/work on a computer for extended periods.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS Degree in Business Administration with three (3) to five (5) years' experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing facility.
- Experience in purchasing electronic components.
- APICS or NAPM certification is a plus.
- Knowledge of ERP Buyer/Planner systems.
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Exceptional communication abilities with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Life Insurances
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- And More!
