Buyer

The plant buyer is accountable for M & S inventory management, materials planning, purchase order entry and supplier payments.
The incumbent will have thorough knowledge of materials replenishment planning.
He/she will support in the development and implementation of sourcing projects to best satisfy the needs of the customer, operations, and finance.
He/she is responsible for the execution of processes to ensure the sourcing function is meeting all plant operational requirements, sustaining Sarbanes Oxley compliance, driving productivity through sourcing initiatives, and leading corporate sourcing directives.
The buyer has the direct control of material inflow and understanding of supplier limitations.
The buyer will manage spend as well as handle the raw material, service, and capital purchase orders.
*Reports to*: Plant Controller *Span of control: *Individual Contributor JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Work with maintenance to develop and maintain inventory control of all maintenance parts and materials, part criticality, and cost monitoring.
* Coordinates maintenance of spare parts * Works with Maintenance to train personnel on data integrity for Parts, Criticality, Safety Stock, and BOMs * Works with Maintenance when needed in conducting vendor consultations.
* Works with other Maintenance leadership team members to improve employee relations and shop throughput.
* Works with departments to ensure labeling compliance.
* Collaborate with the Controller to ensure data integrity when it comes to designating proper account assignments for costing.
* Ensure that the Ocala Plant maintains SOX Compliance regarding spart part cycle counts, purchase order protocols, and proper vendor setup.
Maintain printed records of signed inventory counts conducted for spare part counts in perpetuity.
* Consult with Maintenance Leader and Controller when making decisions regarding whether to start stocking a part in inventory * Maintain accurate Material Master data, such as safety stock, to avoid over-ordering or stocking out * Ensure the “store” room is functioning to meet the maintenance department needs for keeping the line running, ensuring that inventory levels are accurate and presented correctly.
* Create purchase orders for all purchases within the plant following Global Sourcing Busines Rules * Clear all GRNIs, Kickouts, and outstanding Due-Ins belonging to the Buyer role in a timely manner.
* Maintain accurate purchasing data * Ensure timely payment to vendors by reviewing payables kickouts daily and analyze root cause to eliminate recurrence * Maintain material codes as needed by following procedures for adding, deleting, extending or correcting data * Review and convert all Purchase Requisitions daily * Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) list daily and clear all past-due exception messages * Coordinate the return of duplicate orders or wrong parts to vendors * Create and maintain Info Records and Source Lists as needed * Ensure record retention procedure is implemented * Ensure the plant uses National Account Vendors for assigned purchases exclusively * Works with Maintenance, and Plant Operations Personnel, in packaging and shipping for all parts and equipment leases.
* Maintain adequate inventory levels to accommodate plant operations; including tracking and reporting * May perform a variety of general labor tasks.
* Leads and maintains a good working relationship with all departments and teams * Lead and participates in teams and conversations to develop and implement permanent solutions.
* Identifies and initiates cost savings/productivity improvement opportunities * Schedule raw material deliveries as needed by the plant while also minimizing driver wait time.
* Execute all inventory counts as requested (weekly, monthly) * Provide accurate and timely feedback to Ocala Operations Team on any supply issues.
* Organizing and managing all railroad imports including: demurrage bills; rail log; freight claims * Acting as Sourcing liaison for the site between regional buyers, plants, and suppliers * Review SMOI & actions related * Creates PO’s for various plant services/leases/materials, and maintenance related PO’s.
Full responsibility for full cycle of these PO’s (GRNI’s, kick out’s, Open PO review, etc) * Maintains Sarbanes Oxley compliance within job function * Vendor Master Data * Embraces and enforces all safety practices established for the operation * Monitors and reconciles credit card purchases * Participate in spare parts criticality review with plant maintenance team * Attends all Daily Operations Meetings providing insights and updates to as needed.
* Follows all work rules and regulations.
* Supports and participates in Safety Teams as needed * Maintains a safe work environment in accordance with safety procedures.
* Be a positive spokesperson and help lead plant wide changes.
* Act as a liaison between finance, production and maintenance team.
* Act as a liaison between division sourcing and the plant.
* Act as Vendor Number and Material Master Code Administrator * Develop an effective inventory management system to improve productivity and the safeguarding of assets in the storeroom.
* Continuously work to manage inventory levels to improve plant cash flow and working capital position.
* Provide the Plant Controller with accurate and timely purchasing information * Month End PO accruals required related to period spend accuracy * Develop reports to analyze costs, usage, trends * Review, investigate, and bring to resolution all purchasing issues for month end close * Ensure data integrity in designating proper account assignments for costing JOB REQUIREMENTS *Additional Requirements:* * Must have good computer skills and Microsoft experience, SAP (ERP) system experience is very desirable * Must possess strong communication and organizational skills * Must have strong internal and external customer service skills, ability to effectively communicate with suppliers * Must work well in team environment * Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required * Associate degree in business/supply chain _preferred_ * One-year experience working in a manufacturing environment _preferred_.
* Experience in storeroom, warehouse or sourcing related functions * Supply chain certification preferred (CPIM, CSCP, CPM) * Ability to read, write, and speak English * Must be able to perform basic math skills.
* Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate.
*Education/Experience*: * Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred * 1 – 3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial preferred * Previous experience utilizing an inventory management ERP system.
* Experience utilizing computer programs and Microsoft Office products.
*Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities*: * Very high-level attention to detail * Ability to work with third party vendors on behalf of Company’s interest * Desire to learn and an eagerness to develop * Demonstrated ability to learn from failures * Ability to operate in ambiguity and be a self-starter * Ability to work and prioritize in fast-pace environment * Must have strong internal and external customer service skills, ability to effectively communicate with suppliers * Basic Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) * Strong communication skills; written and oral * Detail oriented * Analytical skills Job Type: Temp-to-hire Salary: $25.
28 - $28.
00 per hour Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person