Sr. Buyer

JOB PURPOSE 

Coordinate procurement and distribution of tools, equipment, consumables, and miscellaneous supplies for the facility.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Maintains accurate inventory of all standard tooling used in the manufacturing and assures timely replenishments to avoid shortages. 
• With assistance from engineering, determines tooling requirements for all non-standard and development jobs. 
• Consults catalogues and corresponds with suppliers to obtain prices and specifications. 
• Completes purchase requisitions, obtains signatures as appropriate, and assigns purchase order numbers. 
• Enters purchase orders into computer system and distributes output to appropriate departments. 
• Manages purchase order file to include records of items purchased with prices, deliveries, and inventories. 
• Confers with suppliers regarding delivery schedules. 
• Uses KBM system to issue purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents.  
• Assists production personnel with the issuance of production tooling to the production floor. 
• Receives and restocks usable tools at the completion of the work order. 
• Communicates changes, updates, and/or late shipments to the appropriate requisitioner. 
• Receives, unpacks, and properly stores incoming consumable tooling and requisitions stock to replenish inventory. 
• Consults appropriate engineering and production managers on reuse of tooling 
• Prepares die kits as needed for production. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor´s degree.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience with the focus on purchasing and ordering supplies.
• Advanced english (must).
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management, purchasing of materials and products, and quality control. 
• Experience in selecting, negotiating and managing relationships with national and international suppliers. 
• Experience in managing customs processes.
• Proficiency in ERP, e.g. SAP, Oracle, or industry specific systems.