Buyer

Bonnell Aluminum; Carthage (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan Matching

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading aluminum extrusion company in Carthage, TN is seeking an ambitious candidate for an entry-level supply chain role. Responsibilities include tracking materials, updating logs, and vendor negotiation. Ideal candidates should have a basic understanding of supply chain processes and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of standard costing and payment terms.
• Ability to handle shipment discrepancies.
• Self-manage and prioritize tasks based on demand.

Responsibilities

• Receive, track, and report materials received or shipped.
• Update logs for all incoming and outgoing materials.
• Negotiate with vendors on prices and maintain records.

Skills

Basic understanding of MRP and ERP systems

Strong communication skills

Basic knowledge of supplier selection and quoting

General understanding of supply-chain processes

Sourcing, negotiation and buying goods and services

Education

Education within the Supply-Chain Management industry

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an ambitious individual wanting to pursue a career path in the supply-chain industry. You will be responsible for overseeing and meeting due dates for goods and materials used within an aluminum extrusion company. This role will require a basic understanding of standard costing, negotiation, elements of a basic contract, payment terms, logistics, lead times, min/max inventory levels, international shipments, supplier/vendor selection, production schedule and supporting multiple value-streams with varying supply needs.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Receive, track and report ALL materials received or shipped out of the CASTING department on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Update spreadsheets for all incoming and outgoing Logs.
• Update spreadsheets for Consignment Prime and Consignment Alloy Materials and monitor their usage.
• Work with suppliers on shipment discrepancies.
• Create a month-end report in conjunction with all other plants involved.
• Schedule incoming scrap and prime shipments to the Carthage Plant.
• Purchase Casting Supplies.
• Backup for entering CASTING department production.
• Keep a spreadsheet for Environmental logs for the state inspections.
• Enter stock orders for plant production needs.
• Enter nonstock purchase orders for the plant.
• Purchase safety items that will promote safety for employees and plant.
• Order safety shoes and uniforms for employees.
• Work with Accounts Payable matching invoices for payment and correcting any invoices with discrepancies.
• Negotiate with vendors on prices and keep a record on all cost savings.
• Manage and obtain all certificates of insurance on all vendors that do work at the plant.
• Obtain all information needed to add new vendors to the JD Edwards system.
• Manage ISO documents on all approved suppliers in our ISO system.
• Issue debit memos for all items returned and credits due to Bonnell.
• Issue C debit memos for all non-product items sold from our plant.

What You'll Need to Have

• Basic understanding of MRP and ERP systems
• Spanish and English-speaking a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Basic knowledge of supplier selection and quoting
• General understanding of supply-chain processes within a manufacturing environment
• Prior and/or current education within the Supply-Chain Management (SCM) industry is highly desired.
• Sourcing, negotiation and buying goods and services that meet our Companies operational requirements.
• Self-manage and prioritize tasks as situations with demand and material visibility fluctuate.

What You'll Love About Us

• Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
• We're People Leaders
• We provide you with an opportunity to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. We support passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan Matching
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries
• Mining

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