Buyer

Frey Consulting Group; Flippin (AR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Full benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Essentra, a global supplier of essential industrial components, is hiring a Buyer for our Flippin, AR location. This hybrid role requires onsite presence three days per week after training and focuses on maintaining inbound inventory and supplier performance.

You will issue POs, manage vendor negotiations, and collaborate with Demand Planning to ensure stock availability and competitive pricing. Strong communication and ERP proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Minimum 3 years of related purchasing experience, ideally in the manufacturing / distribution sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable to change.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Works well with other teams to ensure all parties are engaged and involved, ensuring successful completion of projects.
• Ability to produce work on time, accurately, and in full.
• Remains efficient and effective when working in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate Purchase Orders for goods and services from suppliers to deliver against demand and inventory needs.
• Ensure price and MOQ benefits are fully utilized with vendors.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Pricing Analyst to optimize stock and costs.
• Hold suppliers to lead times and delivery schedules and address underperforming suppliers.
• Conduct daily outbound calls with vendors and proactively expedite orders.
• Monitor and control inventory value while maintaining service levels.
• Maintain purchasing data in the ERP system and resolve issues.
• Perform related job duties as assigned.
• Take ownership with suppliers on problems until resolved.
• Maintain relationships to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Working under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system

Job description

Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications. Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centres and 40 sales and service locations. We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world’s most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery. Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware. Our Vision is to be “The world’s leading responsible hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components”.

Summary:

Essentra is hiring a Buyer for our location in Flippin, AR. This is a hybrid role that will work onsite 3 days per week after training is complete.The Buyer is responsible and accountable for maintaining the inbound supply of inventory on a range of SKU’s. from external and internal inter-company sources. Primary focus is on establishing high-level purchasing excellence, service and quality across all tasks performed. Ensure stock and raw materials are available and be a key contributor to a positive customer experience.

Typical Accountabilities:

• Generate Purchase Orders for goods and services from suppliers to consistently deliver against customer demand and inventory holding requirements.
• Ensure price and MOQ benefits are fully utilized with all vendors
• Work in close collaboration with Demand Planning and the Pricing Analyst functions, ensuring stock is purchased at the most competitive price and any fluctuations are managed accordingly to prevent margin erosion.
• Hold suppliers accountable to their committed lead-times and delivery schedules. Identify poor performing suppliers and gather details on root causes when suppliers fail to meet them.
• Conduct regular daily outbound calls with vendors/suppliers.
• Proactively expedite orders with suppliers to maximize inbound service, minimize the value of customer past-due deliveries, and achieve excellent outbound customer OTIF.
• Actively challenge supply lead-times and minimum order quantities on bought to stock (BTS) and bought to order (BTO) items, to deliver benefits to the Company.
• Maintain accurate purchasing related data in the MRP system (e.g. Vendor details, lead times, MOQ's etc.) Ensure missing data and errors are promptly addressed.
• Take ownership with suppliers on problems that occur until the issue is fully resolved (invoice discrepancies, poor quality, lead time violations)
• Actively monitor and control inventory value and targets, whilst maintaining service levels to all customers.
• Perform related job duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required. College degree is a plus.
• High level of ability using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• High level of ability using an ERP system
• Minimum 3 years of related purchasing experience, ideally in the manufacturing / distribution sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable to change.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Works well with other teams to ensure all parties are engaged and involved, ensuring successful completion of projects.
• Ability to produce work on time, accurately, and in full.
• Remains efficient and effective when working in a high-pressure environment.

What We Offer:

This position offers a competitive base salary, annual bonus incentive, full benefits package, and generous paid time off.