BUYER

SUMMARY: The Buyer will be responsible for procuring raw materials, MRO items and services using an ERP system to support both Operations and SG&A activities. They will source vendors in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment as well as support Purchasing operations at other facilities. Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:  

• Ensure there is no interruption to Operations because of missed or improperly scheduled deliveries 

• Evaluate material requirements and place appropriate standard and blanket purchase orders for stocked raw materials using an ERP system 

• Determine the root cause of erroneous material requirements and take appropriate action 

• Review purchase requisitions and source the optimal combination of quality, price and delivery for MRO items  

• Manage multiple, time-sensitive material requirements in a fast-paced, customer driven environment 

• Support the needs of operations during off shifts and weekends 

• Generate RFP’s and evaluate responses to determine the optimal combination of quality, price and delivery 

• Source new and alternate vendors through research, evaluation and qualification/testing  

• Perform on-going vendor evaluations to ensure vendors are in compliance with quality and safe food requirements 

• Interpret drawings, blueprints and item related technical information 

• Research, generate and present supporting information for negotiations 

• Effectively evaluate and negotiate agreements and contracts 

• Provide support and guidance to the Purchasing operations located at offsite facilities 

• Monitor and evaluate trends for specific commodities and make recommendations regarding future purchases 

• Generate and distribute monthly vendor on time performance and reject/claim data 

• Communicate proactively any issues regarding material quality, price and delivery that has a direct impact with all relevant departments and facilities; including Engineering, Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance and Materials Management 

• Expedite deliveries and communicate current information 

• Coordinate the return of any non-conforming material with Quality Assurance and Materials Management 

• Review invoices for payment 

• Provide data on a regular and/or as needed basis regarding trends, inventory levels, cost evaluations, etc. using Excel, Word or Power Point 

• Actively contribute to all projects and teams assigned to 

• Facilitate groups associated with evaluating new and existing vendors, new items and vendor performance evaluations 

• Perform all duties, activities and functions based on rules, guidelines and GMPs associated with safety, food safety/defense requirements and quality assurance 

• All other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities require the following: 

• Self-motivated to meet and exceed the needs of both internal and external customers 

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills and is able to speak and present to customers and groups of employees 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point 

• Recognize potential issues and take proactive, preventative steps 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: B.A. in Business Administration; or a minimum of five years of purchasing experience using an ERP system; or and equivalent combination of education and experience. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: APICS Certification preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use a computer, walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

NOTE: This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Independent Can reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or  eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by Independent Can. This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the position and/or the Company.