Buyer

We are looking for a hardworking & committed person who can perform Purchasing/Sourcing activities accurately and consistently .
Our firm is searching for an experienced Buyer/Planner, who will be able to review purchase requisitions based on demand/forecast and turn those requisitions into purchase orders. The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for creating purchase order tracking systems, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued, answering vendor questions, and providing them with additional order documentation as needed. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.
Role and Responsibilities: Planning and Buying, Inventory management, Material follow up, negotiation, Vendor performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

• Review Demand, open PRs and covert to PO and buy products that are essential for our companys day-to-day operations.
• Monitor all open purchase orders and deliver a weekly purchase order report to management that indicates the status of all open orders that are going to be due in coming weeks.
• Work with the inventory management team to ensure the proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis (push out and pull in orders)
• Order placement, order confirmation, expediting of materials, ensuring timely processing upon arrival, and subsequent availability to meet customer orders are part of this position's responsibility. Review of MRBRs and CWS pricing Disputes handling
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Material extension from one Division to another, Source list creation, rejected materials Handling, and arranging replacing materials on time without affecting the production schedules.
• Develop strategies for risk mitigation in the supply chain.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
• Analyses plans, lot sizes, lead times, and replenishment strategies to balance inventory investment, customer service, and productivity.
• Confers with production teams and factory schedulers to set promise dates for new orders.

Maintain relationships and performance of existing suppliers and act as the need arises.

• Analyzing the information received from the supplier in detail.

Skills and Attributes

• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with co-workers and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts production, manufacture, and customer order fulfillment.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergencies and stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy