Buyer EPD

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring materials and services essential to the company's operations, ensuring a consistent and efficient flow of goods within the supply chain. This role focuses on placing and managing purchase orders based on ERP system signals and supporting daily procurement activities to meet production needs.

Requirements

• Place and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and services in accordance with ERP system requirements.
• Monitor and support the timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
• Proactively escalate supply chain risks or issues—such as late deliveries or potential shortages—to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve vendor-related issues, including delays, discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Support cost reduction initiatives with measurable results.
• Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile invoices, receipts, and inventory discrepancies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of supply chain and procurement process improvements.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and lead supplier evaluation and selection activities.
• Communicate pricing changes and trends to Sales, Operations, and other relevant departments.
• Update and maintain minimum inventory and safety stock levels on a quarterly basis.
• Actively work to reduce inventory value by targeting excess and obsolete materials.
• Oversee subcontractor purchasing and logistics processes as required.
• Forecast market trends and raw material availability and share insights with internal teams.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan