JR. Buyer

 
Jr. Buyer Job in North Royalton, Ohio
 
Contract Pay Rate Range: $25-35.00 per hour
 
The Jr. Buyer is responsible for assisting with the procurement of raw materials, finished goods, and MRO items to maintain acceptable inventory levels to meet production requirements and customer orders.  These products are to be secured at competitive cost and quality levels with appropriate delivery schedules consistent with company policy and established performance standards; and will be involved in the continuous improvement of the overall supply chain from sourcing to consumption.   
 
Responsibilities of the Jr. Buyer Job in North Royalton, Ohio:
 

• Interfaces with the Supply Chain, Production / Operations, and Sales on material status and production planning issues.
• Reviews daily MRP requirements in Epicor to meet production schedules.
• Enter all customer sales orders and schedules jobs within the Epicor MRP system.

• Review schedules and reports to procure supply items and other materials as required. Review vendor acknowledgements of the purchase orders for accuracy.

• File all purchase orders electronically.
• Ensure timely receipt of PO’s and purchases and follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinates and ensures inventory reconciliation activities to ensure material availability to execute Production Schedule.
• Obtain quotes for materials and items upon internal request.
• Locate, evaluate, and interview potential suppliers to determine quality, price, reliability, and delivery terms.
• Represent the company during negotiations of goods and services
• Arrange and prepare paperwork for returns to suppliers.
• Issue supplier corrective actions (CARs) and help resolve supplier problems.
• Create dashboards within Epicor to aid in the collection of data related to purchasing.
• Contact vendors to return non-conforming materials, organize material for return, and complete internal paperwork.
• Review schedule changes and respond by expediting and/or delaying material deliveries as required.
• Contact vendors to obtain SDS & TDS information when needed and resolve their shipment discrepancies.
• Become site knowledge source on inventory and production reporting transactions and troubleshoot variances and provide training support as needed. Back-up and fill in for Supply Chain role.
• Coordinate with accounting to resolve invoicing issues.
• Coordinate with warehouse to resolve receiving issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate outside production services and transactions as needed.
• Perform other miscellaneous purchasing duties as assigned.
• Evaluate excess on-hand inventory for raw materials and subassemblies; formulate plans to eliminate this inventory on a regular basis.
• Perform spot-checks of on-hand inventory of raw materials for jobs that are scheduled to run.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in business or operations field such as: supply chain, management, or engineering; or equivalent experience in an applicable Manufacturing discipline.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, production environment where the schedule often changes quickly due to customer demand. 
• Knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Knowledge of material work planning; and methods, processes, and procedures.
• Prior experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prior ERP system experience.
• Ability to work with high attention to detail.
• Impeccable organization skills.
• Must be able to work well with others using excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to reach common goals as a team.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.