The Buyer and Inventory Control is responsible for materials procurement for the site. Directs, coordinates, and performs raw materials management duties including vendor management, sourcing, price negotiations and inventory control. Processes purchase requisitions for MRO items. Responsibilities With General Manager establishes and implements strategies to minimize the total cost of materials while maximizing vendor service and accounting control. Administration support for all Branch functions within the scope of Buyer responsibilities. Participates in plant inventory cycle and quarterly counts, works with the team to improve accuracy Negotiates with suppliers to establish prices and terms Regularly meets with vendor representatives to review supplier performance scorecard, set performance goals, and collect intel on market cost driver trends. Regularly meets with General Manager & Plant Manager to inform and advise on inventory levels, slow moving inventory, and project status. Establishes, maintains, and adjusts safety stock levels based on demand. Research suppliers, requests sample materials and sources materials based on RFQ requirements provided by Engineering. Negotiates price and manages sale and logistics of recycled materials. Coordinates disposition logistics and costs for the disposition of waste materials. Materials planning using ERP systems to identify needs, processing and tracking of purchase orders for raw materials, manufacturing supplies and maintenance supplies. Qualifications Bachelors degree (B. A.) from an accredited four-year college or university preferred; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in supply chain management. Computer literacy including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets is required.
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