MPI Exeter - Buyer I

McWane Plant & Industrial•Exeter, CA

11d•$22 - $23

About The Position

McWane Plant and Industrial in Exeter, CA is seeking an experienced Buyer I who is responsible for the procurement of products, supplies and services necessary in McWane Plant & Industrial's operation. The Buyer I will also assist personnel engaged in the procuring of supplies and services in adequate quantities at the most advantageous cost while ensuring the quality of the product and services required.

Requirements

High school plus a college degree or equivalent
5+ years experience in purchasing roles.
Minimum of 3 years related experience in purchasing for manufacturing company.
Demonstrate a broad knowledge in the purchasing field and business administration.
Possess an advanced level of knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Initiative, ingenuity, and good judgement to properly perform and carry out duties.
Works independently toward general purchasing results.
Ability to work from purchasing policies and general objectives in making ethical decisions.
Rarely refers specific cases to supervisor unless clarification of policy is involved.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Understanding that work is not subject to direct verification or check.
Requires considerable accuracy and responsibility with the ability to multi-task.
Failure to properly perform duties could result in unsatisfactory materials or services, excessive costs, delay in production and poor quality.
Ability to act as liaison with suppliers and Company personnel regarding Purchasing policy where improper handling will have marked effect on operating results.
Regularly works with some confidential data such as supplies and services costs and discounts, which would cause an adverse internal or external effect if disclosed.
Job duties require good analytical abilities with manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Basic office conditions with occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements which are less desirable.
Some plant exposure and travel.
Experience working with MRP systems, preferably D365.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work as a team and communicate effectively outside your department.
Proven negotiation skills with ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, team members, and customers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Wears appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Keep accurate information such as pricing, descriptions, and other miscellaneous supplier information current in the company’s database to ensure accurate information is accessible to proper company personnel.
Input of purchase orders in the database.
Close out purchase orders.
Create and maintain purchase orders for special orders.
Schedule and coordinate all planned orders and special orders with the individual requestor.
Process discrepancies by contacting vendors, arranging parts, disposition, and processing paperwork.
Assist other departments with information regarding product availability, sourcing and prices and vendors with invoice payment.
Keep needed buyers and requestors knowledgeable of delays and problems of their respective purchases.
Process daily direct charges, updating residual variances, and setting up new warehouse stock items.
Advises warehousing personnel on re-stocking materials regarding quantities, pricing, and shelf-life to ensure the Company’s inventory is correct.
Maintain the vendor database including name, address, phone number, email address, payment terms and minimum order amount. And maintain additional information including physical location of the vendor, pickup points of vendor, and names of contacts.
An extensive knowledge in the field of purchasing materials at various quantities at the most advantageous price.
Regular full-time attendance is an essential function of the job.
All other duties as assigned.