Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
REXA, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to source, plan, procure, and manage the material flow of inventory items, supplies, goods, and services required, to fulfill customer requirements (both internal and external).
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Suppliers to identify cost effective supply solutions
- Be involved in Sourcing and Procurement activities in a High Mix/Low volume environment
- Maintain and review appropriate stocking levels using system tools, forecasts, and sales feedback to monitor: Safety Stock, Lead time and Cost for assigned parts
- Anticipate and react to the changing conditions that require decisions, action and/or problem solving, that directly affects purchased materials
- Analyze, Quote, and Order, Inventory Materials based on customer demand through use of the ERP system
- Work with the Accounting department on Invoice/PO Reconciliations
- Support resolution of purchasing issues with other departments (Accounting, Receiving, Production, Sales, Engineering, R&D, and Service) related to conformance to quality, designs, material scheduling, receiving, and pricing disputes
- Facilitate other purchasing actions and/or reports such as expediting, pull-ins, past dues, ECNs, etc.
- Drive vendor performance metrics for associated spend to meet business goals and to resolve any vendor Delivery and/or Quality issues (OTD, MRB, SCARs)
Education and Experience:
- 5 years of experience working in a buying function in a manufacturing environment preferred
Knowledge and skills:
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to react and respond to high volume emails (internally & externally), in a timely manner
- Knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Capability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
Additional Skills, preferred, but not required:
- Lean concepts, tools, and knowledge
- Understanding of drawings/blueprints and other manufacturing standards
Working conditions:
Office environment with some exposure to manufacturing activity. No strenuous physical work. Strict compliance with company safety policies.
We offer full benefits and competitive compensation.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with generous match
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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