Job Description

Job Title: Buyer

Department: Manufacturing Production & Inventory Control

Job Title Reporting to: Production & Inventory Control Manager

• Primary Purpose & Value of the Department & Position

The Buyer t procures raw materials and/or finished goods for the manufacturing plant.

• Primary Duties & Responsibilities *

In addition to complying with all safety and environmental policies and contributing to the company’s Zero Harm commitment, briefly describe 5 to 10 primary activities (not all activities) that are regularly performed and the approximate percentage of time annually devoted to each (equals 100%). Percent

Procure raw materials and finished goods ensuring all material is in place to ship all orders on time and 100% complete

Manage part settings, maintain purchase order dates, and monitor expected receipts report and invoice issues within the Compass system

Perform cycle counts of raw materials and/or finished goods, investigating discrepancies prior to reporting findings to management

Review local supplier pricing and performance and provide feedback for corporate approved suppliers concerning performance as requested by central purchasing

Review inventory stocking levels to facilitate low inventory turns and inventory levels that directly correlate with business levels

Review inventory stocking levels to ensure all necessary materials are available for production demands

Key Measures

• Procurement of raw material and finished goods needed to facilitate plant’s KPI to ship quality parts on all orders on time and 100% complete
• Maintain low DOI (Days of Inventory), which increases cash flow, by stocking at levels that respond to business needs

Authority & Decision Making

• Selection of local suppliers
• Pricing negotiations with local suppliers
• Selection of outside fabricators
• Inventory stocking levels on consumables

Tools Required

• BMR (Building Material Requirements) report – provides 13-week snapshot of upcoming demand by part number. Essential tool for raw material planning
• Review of BMR for negative balances – this can be run for purchased parts and/or raw materials and provides quick review of only items that will go negative within the 13-week snapshot
• Review of min/max report for finished goods procurement. If finished goods are organized by planner codes, the reports can be run by planner and ordered on a scheduled basis.

Key Relationships

Internal:

• PC/IC Manager
• PC/IC Associate
• Plant management team
• Corporate Purchasing
• Production Schedulers
• Peers
• Manufacturing associates
• Project Managers
• Engineers

External:

• Suppliers
• Fabricators
• Customers

Quantitative Scope

Annual budget dollars directly accountable for

$2M - $4M (RM)

Maximum company funds authorized to spend

$100K

Education & Experience Qualifications

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1 + years of Purchasing experience

Preferred:

• 3+ years of purchasing experience

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of Compass ERP system
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Understanding of manufacturing capabilities & processes
• Action oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Drive for results
• Oral & written communication
• Analytical
• Problem solving
• Negotiating
• Inventory Management

Working Conditions & Physical/Mental Demands

Indicate frequency for each activity: N (Never), R (Rarely), O (Occasionally), or F (Frequently)

Frequency

Customer Contact

Extensive client contact, visibility, interaction, and exposure. May be required to host clients (existing or potential) and/or speak to senior level executives.

R

Deadlines

Work assignments are typically deadline driven

F

Equipment Usage

Computer usage may be required up to 90 percent of the time and include heavy periods of keyboarding, repetitive motion, and/or eye strain

F

Equipment Usage

May operate high cost equipment using cutting edge-technology; may operate equipment with safety hazards (e.g., sharp edges, heat, etc.)

N

Equipment Usage

Safety equipment or protective gear is required as necessary (e.g., insulated gloves, protective eye wear, hearing protection, safety belts, hard hat, fall restraint, arm guards, weld hood, safety shoes)

O

Equipment Usage

Will be required to utilize various hand-held tools and equipment (e.g., hammers, welders, saws, drill, drill press, cutting torches, hand trucks, etc.)

N

Hazardous Chemicals

May work with industrial products and chemicals and be exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and/or airborne particles

N

Hazardous Energy

May be exposed to lethal stored energy sources including mechanical and up to 100 volts of electrical current

N

Hearing

Ability to distinguish sounds is required for safety purposes. Being hearing impaired may be life threatening in the environment.

O

Physical Activity

May be required to lift, carry, and/or move equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds

R

Physical Activity

May be required to stand or walk up to 80 percent of the time, including long durations of standing or walking up to 8 to 10 hours daily

R

Physical Activity

Some work may be repetitive, which may include repetitive physical motion

R

Physical Activity

Use of hands and fingers required to pinch, pick, and feel objects, tools and/or controls

F

Physical Activity

Work requires continuous mental attention and high alertness

F

Physical Activity

Work requires physical activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, crawling, climbing, balancing, reaching, etc., which may include the use of a step stool or ladder.

O

Physical Environment

May be exposed to adverse or hazardous conditions including, but not limited to, high-speed machinery and production equipment, work at heights, and/or near dust, fumes and gases

O

Physical Environment

May be exposed to excessive or loud noise where hearing protection is required

O

Physical Environment

Work takes place in extreme hot or cold temperatures

R

Reading

Significant reading in English required via Internet and/or bound volumes

F

Sedentary Work

Work may be sedentary or desk bound

F

Speaking

May be required to conduct presentations, facilitate training, and/or speak in front of large groups of people

O

Speaking

Required by telephone and/or in person

F

Training & Certification

Continuing education sessions and seminars may be required to maintain appropriate licensure, certifications, and level of technical proficiency. This may include completing programs that require passing scores on exams/exercises to maintain employment and/or vendor certifications.

R

Travel - Away

International travel may be required

R

Travel - Away

Overnight travel may be required up to 10 percent of the time

O

Travel - Away

Travel may include extended time at remote work locations

R

Travel - Local

Travel to other local business locations may be required and include driving a personal or company vehicle as necessary

O

Vision

Good close vision required for viewing paper copies and/or computer screens

F

Vision

Required to distinguish colors on monitoring equipment, paper copy, computer screen, or for safety purposes where vision impairment may be life threatening

N

Work Hours

May be required to work non-traditional business hours to accommodate various testing activities, implementations, conversions, projects, business contingencies, availability of work or resources, network or system application failures, etc.

R

Work Hours

May be required to work outside of normally scheduled hours as mandated by the client, project, and/or work load including overtime with minimal notification (e.g., evenings, weekends, and/or holidays)

R

Work Hours

On-call support may be required and may include 24x7 coverage

R

Work Hours

Scheduled work hours, including rotating shifts, may vary to support a 24x7 operation (e.g., early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.)

R

* Activities performed less frequently may nevertheless be essential functions.

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,600.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jackson, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Logistics: 3 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Negotiation: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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