Buyer

Colonial Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Purchaser to manage production materials under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, driving cost reductions and owning supplier relationships for assigned commodities.

You will handle quotations, process POs, support inventory management and consignment programs, and coordinate with suppliers to expedite material flow. Strong Excel and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred and 2–3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with ERP systems using typical manufacturing workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase production materials and manage assigned commodities.
• Obtain quotations, follow up on orders, maintain files and databases, email reports to suppliers.
• Purchase non-inventoried items via PO requisition system.
• Manage all aspects of consignment programs.
• Expedite materials and coordinate with suppliers and Director of Purchasing.
• Correct invoicing inconsistencies and update databases as needed.
• Report major irregularities and assist with corrective actions.
• Complete special projects and seek departmental improvements to reduce total cost of acquisition.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, assume complete responsibility for the purchasing and management of assigned production materials. Contribute to the attainment of department objectives through cost reduction efforts, inventory management, and ownership of the entire supply relationship as assigned.

Duties:

• Purchase production materials and expense items based on the evaluation of messages driven by the ERP system or through new product management workflow. Manage and coordinate all aspects of commodities assigned.
• Perform various assigned duties to assist the Purchasing Department in obtaining quotations, following up on orders, maintaining files, maintenance of database accuracy, and emailing reports to suppliers.
• Purchase non-inventoried items submitted through the PO requisition system.
• Manage all aspects of consignment program(s), as assigned.
• Expedite materials and maintain the PO acknowledgement email system. Discuss any problems that are discovered with the Director ofPurchasing. Contact and work with the supplier as required.
• Correct invoicing inconsistencies and make database corrections as needed.
• Report major irregularities to the Director of Purchasing and assist where possible to initiate corrective measures.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Make suggestions for departmental improvements related to time management, duplication of effort, or any other areas of inefficiency. Look for ways to reduce total cost of acquisition through ordering efficiencies, terms, logistics, or resourcing.
• Requires tact in contacting and dealing with suppliers to assist them where possible and to maintain good business relationships. The buyer is the owner of the supply chain relationship for all commodity/part assignments.

Other Responsibilities:

Fill in at various positions as assigned. Perform necessary duties as assigned to maintain the flow of production and/or paperwork as determined by customer needs.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and follow all applicable policies, procedures, work instructions, safety rules, and regulations. The job duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent the major elements of this job function and the primary knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform to those major elements. Qualifications and other job-related requirements and conditions are subject to change. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Education and experience:

Associate’s degree preferred. Two to three years in manufacturing environment with familiarity with manufacturing processes, procedures and flow.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including: Outlook, Word, and Excel

Experience with ERP system(s)

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skill set.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position demands prolonged sitting and walking;extended use of computer use and keyboarding and normal range of hearing and vision. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

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