Senior Buyer

Job description

Description JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY: This individual will report directly into the Purchasing Manager and has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule and distribution sales by executing purchase orders for weekly fulfilment of stock items in their buyer queue from assigned Vendors, in addition to emergency buys as required from the backorder buy now report. This position is designed to support other Senior and Junior Buyers on a tactical level (not on a management level). Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. COMPETENCIES: - Reviews and analyzes MRP and other related reports to procure components or services from suppliers. - Ensures purchase orders and change orders for assigned parts, materials, and supplies are input into the...