Buyer

Job Description: Summary: The Buyer will execute day-to-day transactions including Purchase Orders. Responsible for ensuring delivery of products and/or services to internal customers (i.e., requisitioners, factories, etc.) In some cases, manages local supplier sourcing & selection, including pricing negotiation and contract management.

Responsible for aligning with local business activity and coordinating with Procurement Management structure to drive centralized supply and supplier activities.

Essential Functions

• Ensures processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner (ordering within lead times and minimum order quantities, minimizing stock-outs, etc.)
• Manages purchase orders processed from requisition to goods receipt in accordance with ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements.
• Procures certain goods or services as required by business at the right time and at a competitive price, in the right quantity
• Manages daily systems, processes and procedures governing the end to end process of the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality and delivery requirements
• Work with suppliers and cross functional team to communicate price changes with appropriate lead times
• Manages all supplier non-conformance & obtain preventative actions
• Provides information and data with regard to procurement activities
• Proactively monitors, reviews and optimizes inventory levels
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement
• Provide timely responses to supplier inquiries & actively manage supplier relationship
• Actively participate in supplier evaluations, scorecards, and reviews
• Ensures compliance with the 3 quote or 3 quote exemption from process to support indirect or regionally based purchases
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process
• Performs other job-related duties as required
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with company’s suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standard of professionalism Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline
• Three or more years of experience
• Strong negotiation skills in MS Office
• Oracle and/or SAP expertise required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment EIS Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.