Materials Buyer

Position Summary:  Develop and maintain purchasing strategies as required, achieving on time deliveries of direct materials. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to help cultivate and maintain professional partnership. Compiles and maintains material and parts inventory and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities:   Reads production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority.Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbersWorks closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper supplies arrivedTraces delinquent arrivals from Purchase OrdersReviews supplier acknowledgements for accuracyConfers with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status.Checks discrepancies on receipts and invoices and work closely with accounts payable to ensure invoices are processed on time and our account remains in good standing.  Work closely with suppliers on material shortages, delays or out of spec material to resolve the situation quickly and obtain credit when necessary.Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethicsPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisionQualifications: Three or more years of experience in the purchasing environment is preferred. Knowledge of Purchasing and Inventory Management systems. Fluent in SQL based databases and Microsoft Excel preferred. Ability to perform all assigned duties and responsibilities as requiredEducation:  High School Diploma with a minimum of three years in the purchasing field environment preferred Work Environment:  Manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to wood dusts, and cabinet-making related materials.Office environment with frequent environmental exposure to low-grade radiation from computer monitorsExposure to hot and cold elements due to non-climate controlled environment.Wearing of Personal Protection Equipment required:  eye and ear protection Sensory/ Physical Requirements: Sensory:                Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch. Physical:               Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension. Frequent change in torso/back position, frequent stooping, bending and twisting. Frequent finger dexterity.Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp and wrist flexion. Occasionally sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, and climbing of stairs and ramps.Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and carrying.Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Reasonable Accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants with disabilities.