Buyer

Strahman Group is a global leader in Washdown Equipment, Industrial Process Valves, and Fire Safe & Valve Automation Products for the past 100 years. Learn more at www.strahmangroup.com.

Position Summary:

The Buyer will maintain materials, services, and general plant supplies as needed, with the objective that they will be available at the time, quantity, quality, and price consistent with the needs of the Company.

Primary Functions:

• Use MRP purchasing suggestions and other tools to develop weekly purchased materials and service requirements

• Enter purchase orders in ERP system and distribute to vendors

• Compile and disseminate quarterly supplier scorecard, soliciting feedback towards continuous improvement

• Provide Accounts Payable team with supporting documentation for invoice payment in a timely manner

• Actively source new vendors as necessary to meet company quality and pricing requirements and goals

• Maintain and update all MRP data associated with SKU’s within scope of responsibility

• Work with Sales to maintain and update finished goods delivery schedule by expediting purchase orders and communicating delays

• Work with Quality and Production teams to disposition NCR’s and solicit corrective action from vendors as necessary

• Actively participate in company’s Continuous Improvement initiatives

• Other duties as assigned

Primary Competencies:

• Possess a deep understanding of the manufacturing industry, metals experience preferred

• Must be innovative and creative and utilize all available resources

• Effectively communicate with internal teams

• Be proactive in identifying challenges and proposing effective solutions to overcome obstacles

• Able to switch priorities plus manage more than one issue at a time

• Uphold high ethical standards in all business dealings

Culture:

• Actively work to create strong communication and a healthy working environment

• Communicate in a positive manner with all employees

• Respectfully listen to concerns and ideas brought to your attention

• Support and participate in company functions

• Respect confidentiality

• Embody our values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree  in Supply Chain or related discipline or equivalent experience

• 1-2 years working in a purchasing environment with experience in MRP systems

• Computer literate. Knowledge of Excel and Word software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and analytical capabilities

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