Buyer

Job Description

Manage and procure inventory levels required to meet shipment and operations objectives through manufacturing or purchasing procurement. Interface with Suppliers and Manufacturing personnel as required to meet/exceed Customer Service requirements. Support Marketing lead time requirements for all IP Models.

• Manage a pre‐determined value of Inventory
• Manage product availability to support $30m in annual sales
• Manage service and production parts

Skills

Education:

• 4 years. Degree or combination of education and appropriate materials experience.

Experience:

• related experience in materials/purchasing/manufacturing; customer service and expediting experience.

Skills/Knowledges:

• Material Requirements Planning
• Requires initiative, creativity and assertiveness, coupled with strong interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
• Time management/organizational skills
• Strong product/parts knowledge and understanding of manufacturing, purchasing and planning processes.
• Computer skills: excel, access, word, outlook, AS400
• Teamwork skills
• Problem solving skills