Raw Materials Buyer

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Key Responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders, obtain competitive bids for non-contracted items and negotiate pricing. 
• Enter purchase orders into the ERP system and communicate with suppliers via email or fax. Review, reconcile and resolve discrepancies weekly with suppliers.  
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with planners to prevent shortages while avoiding excess inventory. 
• Address and resolve product-related issues, escalating to the Purchasing Manager when necessary. 
• Work closely with Planning and Production teams to align procurement with changing production needs. 
• Maintain strong supplier relationships, track and report supplier performance (lead times, pricing, and quality)
• Address non-conformance reports (NCR's) and communicate corrective actions to suppliers. 
• Stay updated on supplier changes, including pricing, capabilities, and product updates.
• Stay updated on supplier changes, including pricing, capabilities, and product updates.
• Generate reports and maintain accurate procurement records, as well as suggest and/or implement process improvements to enhance purchase efficiency. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• 3-5 years of experience in high-volume production purchasing, preferably in manufacturing. 
• Knowledge of raw materials, MRO Supplies, and/or composite building materials (fiberglass, plastics, etc.) 
• Experience working with ERP Systems (Alliance, Oracle, SAP) and procurement software. 
• Microsoft Office - particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish.
• CPIM. PMP. or CPM Certifications are a plus but NOT required.