Buyer

Dynisco; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynisco is seeking a Buyer to plan, organize, and procure materials and services across the supply chain in a manufacturing environment.

You will negotiate long-term and short-term transactions with suppliers, develop strategic purchasing plans, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining cost targets. The role requires reading technical drawings, MRP understanding, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, manufacturing, production processes, business or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing/supply chain/manufacturing/production.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents such as drawings and specifications for electro/mechanical devices.
• Working knowledge of MRP principles and materials management.
• APICS/ISM certification preferred.
• High degree of initiative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure purchase orders are placed on time and delivered on time and at cost.
• Plans and procures materials in support of manufacturing cells and site requirements.
• Tactical sourcing of materials and services for manufacturing.
• Ability to select, analyze and report supply chain data.
• Collaborate with manufacturing supervisors and planners to maintain schedules.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Independent work

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical reading

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/related field

APICS/ISM certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $55,000 USD to $75,000 USD
• Travel Required : No

Description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the planning, organizing and procurement of materials and services within every aspect of supply chain management in a manufacturing environment. The Buyer is responsible for negotiating long-term and short-term transactions with suppliers. This position also plans and incorporates strategic purchasing plans company wide.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure that purchase orders are placed on time and delivered on time and at cost.
• Plans and procures materials in support of manufacturing cells and site requirements.
• Tactical sourcing of materials and services for manufacturing.
• Ability to select and analyze and report supply chain data.
• Works proactively with the manufacturing supervisors, planners, and other departments to ensure schedules are maintained and material is readily available.
• Obtains quotes as requested by supervisors and other departments.
• Maintains purchase item database with regards to order quantities, lead times, order policies, vendor information and supplier part# information.
• Assists in Processing disposition or material rejects.
• Provides feedback to suppliers on their quality, delivery, and cost reduction performance against standards.
• Responsible for understanding developments and changes at suppliers that may affect the material supply.
• Other Supply Chain duties as needed and assigned.

Educational and Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Manufacturing, Production Processes, Business or other related field or equivalent related work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing/supply chain/manufacturing/production
• Ability to read and understand technical documents such drawings and specifications for electro/mechanical devices

Other Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MRP principles and materials management.
• APICS and/or ISM certification preferred.
• High degree of initiative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to follow through on tasks to completion.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft-based software: Word and Excel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Travel Required

No .

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