Buyer

SUMMARY

This is the key position in managing the supply chain for Flow Safe, Inc., Flow Safe Supply, Inc. and Nibsco Supply/Automation. Position involves monitoring inventory levels, building and maintaining supplier relationships evaluating and ranking suppliers as cutting and expediting purchase orders to keep up with deliveries and customer demands. This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule upon completion of the probationary period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A representative summary of tasks to be performed is provided below. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the mission, values and operating principles of Flow Safe Inc.

1. Negotiate with suppliers on the PO level
2. Minimize excess and obsolete materials.
3. Perform cost analysis and maintain records.
4. Participate with quality department on surveys.
5. Maintain purchasing database.
6. Coordinate RMA disposition and return to vendor process.
7. Evaluate supplier performance.
8. Work with production team to manage inventory level, on time disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.
9. Manage inventory turns.
10. Contribute to the developing and maintaining a supplier database capable of providing quality, delivery, cost, lead times, minimal inventory levels and continuity of supply.
11. Assure that suppliers have the capacity to meet current and future needs as well as ongoing upside capacity to satisfy unplanned demands.
12. Assist existing and planned business volumes with current suppliers and rebalance business volumes as required.
13. Position the materials procurement function to be one of the major contributors to the increasing net income.
14. Expedite purchase order with suppliers to ensure that material arrives in a timely manner that allows production to meet delivery obligations.
15. Advise Production Managers and Sales Managers of PO delivery schedules and problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of Supply Chain or Procurement experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Purchasing and Inventory control within ERP systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Adaptability – Adapts in order to work effectively in ambiguous situations, and with diverse individuals and/or changing priorities.
• Time Management - Manage time effectively and ability to multi-task.
• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates concern for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Interactive Communication – Fosters effective two way communication with suppliers.
• Product Knowledge – Has a solid understanding of products and services provided.

Organizational Expectations:

• Safety - Shows concern for safety, identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Quality – Follows up to ensure high quality output, takes action to solve quality problems or communicate quality issues to management.
• Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals and treats others with respect and dignity.
• Client Focus – Provides service excellence to both internal and external clients.
• Accountability – Willingly accepts personal responsibility for decisions, actions, attitudes and behaviors that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization. Communicates effectively, follows through on assignments, uses resources efficiently and participates in learning opportunities.