Procurement Buyer Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job TitleJob Description Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs.; Assoc.+4 yrs.). The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English Required Experience: Analyzes, develops, and implements long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals. Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecasting, and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns. Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase the effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.Job Responsibilities: Performs a variety of purchasing duties. Maintains records and files pertinent to purchasing information. Purchases routine, non-discretionary materials and supplies. Compiles, records, and tracks pertinent purchasing data. Compiles, records, and tracks purchasing activities and pricing data. Checks deliveries of material ordered and shipments received. Within prescribed limits, takes actions to ensure on-time delivery of material. Coordinates return of rejected or unsuitable orders. Responds to requests for purchasing data and the status of material activities. Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, and prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**