Buyer

To purchase, plan, and coordinate delivery for various materials used in production of products from raw to finish. Meet with suppliers regularly to discuss delivery and quality issues.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:Research and evaluate price, availability, quality, and warranties (as applicable).Place purchase orders for supplies, equipment, and services needed; keeping blanket orders in place for long lead time items, and new projects as they arise regarding inventory and new supply requirements. Work diligently to verify that all items required for production, maintenance, and packaging will arrive in sufficient timeliness to meet production schedules.Maintain minimum/maximum levels of inventoried items in order to accommodate insufficient warehouse space.Carry out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.Identify what is required to package product on the production schedule; verify inventory needs.Purchases all materials, equipment, supplies, and services for the plant in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures.Ensure all requirements are accurately entered into SAP - producing purchase orders and/or stock transfers.Communicative with vendors to order or release supplies ensuring weekly schedule demands are met on time.Works with logistics to arrange transportation (as needed).Check outside inventories each week as to what is warehoused at supplier’s facilities. Place orders for items that require longer lead times such as film and caddies. Keeps in contact with suppliers that have longer lead times to ensure materials are produced on time.Negotiate component pricing, order, release blanket purchase orders and schedule deliveries to ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining acceptable inventory levels.Review purchasing and receiving records; process invoices in a timely manner and ensure that discounts (if applicable) are applied.Works closely with Accounting (A/P) to ensure invoices are accurate; research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.Verify large swing items at period end.   Contact suppliers on bad items and ensures that it is sent back, with the proper credit received.Meet with vendors on a regular basis to discuss issues (i.e., bad supplies, outdated materials, new projects, shipping problems, etc.)Receive inventory and supply requirements from appropriate supervisors on a weekly basis (as needed).Set-up new vendors.Is flexible to work hours beyond and/or outside regular schedule to ensure proper coverage for the position when needed.  Performs duties in an independent manner with minimal direction.Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; wear PPE and maintain safety equipment (as applicable).Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.Immediately report all incidents and deficiencies to the management