Buyer Graham, NC
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- Published date: April 5, 2025
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- North Carolina, United States
Buyer Graham, NC
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for negotiating components, equipment, supplies from vendors/suppliers
Accurately enter purchase orders into ERP system with expected ship date upon issuance of order
Improve purchasing procedures and controls document and implement procedures
Expedite supply and prioritize suppliers to meet emergency, short lead time, demands according to service, project and inventory supply needs
Work with internal customers to expedite and resolve supply issues
Provide delivery dates to project managers, service, and operations
Accountable for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): On Time Delivery; PO Backlog; PO Accuracy (ship date, price, account, etc.); Premium Freight
Qualify, source, and negotiate, with an emphasis to identify cost reduction opportunities with suppliers
Continuously evaluate the performance of the current supply base, map and identify new suppliers and establish and maintain relationships with the key suppliers
Daily interaction with engineering and suppliers
Manage sourcing activities in project phase and act as the main interface towards suppliers and internal projects during the entire project phase
Be an active member in the network of Project Buyers
Measure key supplier performance and drive resolution to issues by understanding supplier capacities and capabilities
Drive elimination of supplier defects received, and process returned material within 48 hours
Job Responsibilities:
5-8 years of direct purchasing experience in an OEM environment
Proven experience within materials management situations (inventory control, physical inventory and logistics)
Strong working knowledge of mechanical items and electrical components
Bachelors Degree from an accredited school or US Military in Business Administration, Materials Management, Accounting, or Logistics preferred
Competent computer skills with ERP system, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to organize, evaluate, prioritize tasks, risks, resources, milestones and deliverables
Self-starter and ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
Perks:
Competitive base salary
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (with company contributions), and more
$1 for $1 401k match up to 4%
9 Company-paid holidays
Generous personal time off that increases with tenure
Education assistance
Employee referral bonus program
Ongoing training and development by internal and external industry experts
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