Jr. Buyer
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- Logistics Supply Chain
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- 2500650 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Performs supply chain and logistics functions, which may include, but are not limited to, material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution. Creates integrated processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics and outside suppliers. Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis. Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization.
Responsibilities:
Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, or Supply Chain preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Bilingual skills are strongly preferred
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Advanced computer literacy with Excel, Word, PowerPoint required
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment necessary to be successful
Ability to work in a team environment across all levels of the organization is essential
Ideal candidate must have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Individual must have sound, basic knowledge of the principles and practices of production planning and inventory control in an MRP (BPCS) environment
Good knowledge of plant products and manufacturing process is vital
EOE
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