Buyer

Sigma; Elk City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Sigma is seeking a Buyer to join the Supply Chain team in an on-site role in Oklahoma. The Buyer will maintain appropriate material inventories and consignment levels, supporting production and supplier management.

Responsibilities include weekly inventory reporting, expediting material flow, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring materials meet standards. Candidates should have a business-related bachelor's degree and at least one year in inventory management, with strong Excel and office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• At least 1 year of inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform weekly review of inventory reporting, ad hoc reporting and analysis, and special projects.
• Expedite and track the flow of material from shipment to production to ensure production needs are met.
• Manage, test, and qualify new supplies/suppliers to ensure a competitive supply base;
• Conduct supplier evaluations and manage supplier relationships
• Collect technical specifications and food safety documentation
• Assist with and review inventory costing with facility accounting staff
• Partner with dry good storage staff and production teams on usage requirements and any material issues
• Review and audit materials to ensure they meet standards before being sent to production
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

As a team member of the Supply Chain department, the Buyer will be responsible for maintaining appropriate material inventories and consignment warehouse levels.

Position Summary

As a team member of the Supply Chain department, the Buyer will be responsible for maintaining appropriate material inventories and consignment warehouse levels.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and perform weekly review of inventory reporting, ad hoc reporting and analysis, and special projects
• Expedite and track the flow of material from shipment to production to ensure production needs are met
• Manage, test, and qualify new supplies/suppliers to ensure a competitive supply base;
• Conduct supplier evaluations and manage supplier relationships
• Collect technical specifications and food safety documentation
• Assist with and review inventory costing with facility accounting staff
• Partner with dry good storage staff and production teams on usage requirements and any material issues
• Review and audit materials to ensure they meet standards before being sent to production
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or combination of relevant education and experience
• One (1) year of experience in inventory management supply ordering

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, and present a professional demeanor
• Work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to articulate ideas to both internal and external audiences both verbally and in writing
• Ability to stay current with industry best practices and apply new concepts

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office setting environment with exposure to noise, equipment, and machinery.
• Able to sit for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

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