Buyer - Sanford Maine

Company: The Judge Group
Location: Sanford, Maine
Posted On: 04/19/2024

JOB SUMMARYWe are seeking a qualified individual for the role of Buyer, who will be responsible for various procurement activities including purchase order management, supplier coordination, and data entry within our computerized system. .RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare and manage purchase orders, sourcing materials based on specified criteria such as price, quality, and delivery.Coordinate with suppliers to expedite orders and update shipment details in our system.Maintain accurate records of purchase orders and related data in our operating system.Collaborate with the Accounting Department for month-end inventory reconciliation and financial reporting.Resolve invoice discrepancies and facilitate charge backs and credits as necessary.Monitor open purchase orders and identify potential new suppliers.Participate in quality control processes, including Material Review Boards.Collect and organize Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for reference.Emphasize customer satisfaction and contribute to process improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.Contribute to multifunctional projects and new product development efforts.Perform additional duties as assigned.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:Purchase price variance analysisStock outage monitoringVendor performance metrics including on-time delivery and qualityCost savings and avoidance initiativesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with 3-5 years of experience in procurement.Experience in metal products or electronics industries preferred.APICS or NAPM certification desirable.Proficiency in ERP Buyer/Planner systems.Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.Excellent communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders. More...

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