Would you like to be an impact player for a team where your work and achievements will be recognized?  Would you like a challenge that is equally rewarding?  A growing manufacturer is looking for a buyer / planner to help strengthen relationships with suppliers.  This organization is in a tremendous growth mode and looking to add a key team player.

The core responsibilities will include;

• Working with suppliers regarding on time delivery, ensuring high quality product, and managing crucial data and supplier reports.  
• Utilize MAPICS to create purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools.  
• Work closely with materials manager regarding sourcing and cost saving initiatives
• Study market prices & trends, engineering developments, & manufacturing method improvements
• Evaluate current & prospective suppliers to determine capabilities
• Negotiate price, lead times, and delivery terms with guidance and assistance from a senior buyer or materials manager
• Maintain Inventory Controls
• Coordinate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers, as required
• Coordinate with Planning on supplier delays; responsible for monitoring and resolving delivery and quality issues with suppliers as needed
• Visit suppliers' facilities to qualify as new sources and assist with production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems

Background/Experience

Bachelor's degree with preferred emphasis on business administration, economics or engineering with at least a year of materials control experience in a manufacturing environment.

Computer skills, MRP operations as relates to procurement, related software, and knowledge of purchasing/accounting processes is required.  Must be able to demonstrate a strong verbal and written communications skill set.

Qualified candidates should submit their resume to Kevin Morgan, Direct Placement Recruiter at Adecco Staffing.

Kevin.Morgan@adeccona.com