BUYER

ARx; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARx is seeking a Full Time Buyer to maintain pricing, terms, and contracts for raw materials, MRO items, and services. You will use MRP data to plan orders, negotiate cost reductions, and ensure on‑time delivery while minimizing inventory.

You will collaborate with R&D and ensure supplier qualification and compliance across certificates. The role requires a degree in business or related field, strong communication, ERP proficiency (preferably Oracle), and a results‑oriented approach to drive

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, supply chain management, technical or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Results-oriented with demonstrated impact on business.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and related processes.
• Superior interpersonal skills for working with colleagues and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently or in teams and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Place and modify purchase orders and contracts for raw materials, capital equipment, services, MRO items, and indirect materials.
• Perform material planning using orders, forecasts, production schedules, lead times and inventory levels.
• Negotiate pricing, quality, and cost improvements with suppliers and identify new sources.
• Support R&D with supplier information and product samples for development programs.
• Ensure materials come from approved suppliers with viable supply chains.
• Maintain supplier documentation and certificates.
• Research supplier sources and provide technical assistance.
• Coordinate supplier certificates and Hold Harmless documentation as needed.
• Maintain ERP data on pricing, lead times, MOQ, shelf life, and credits/replacements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and drive supplier performance via scorecards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Decision making

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

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BUYER

Full Time Professional Glen Rock, PA, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1581

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Director of Sourcing

Direct Reports: None

Job Summary:

Maintains Purchase order pricing, terms, contracts, agreements, and commits Adhesives Research to the purchase of raw materials, capital items, professional services, maintenance, repair, operating (MRO) item/services, and indirect supplies. Utilizes Material Resource Planning (MRP) information to determine order quantities and to generate accurate supply plans for all raw materials, in order to ensure on-time delivery to our customers while minimizing on-hand inventory levels. Identifies and uses the proper suppliers that will consistently and reliably provide the best value for appropriate designs, specifications, and quality while providing deliveries when needed and at the appropriately negotiated prices.

Essential Functions:

• Execute procedures which lead to placing and changing purchase orders and contracts for raw materials, capital equipment, services, MRO items, and indirect materials for Operations, Manufacturing, and other support groups
• Conduct material planning analyses using current orders, sales forecasts, production schedules, lead times and inventory levels to determine proper order quantities for all required raw materials
• Negotiates pricing reductions, quality enhancements, working capital improvements, and cost avoidances by working with existing suppliers or locating new sources
• Assist R&D with necessary supplier and/or material information and product samples to support development programs
• Ensure that newly approved products utilize materials from fully approved suppliers with commercially viable supply chains
• Establish and maintain proper documentation to confirm approved supplier status, according to current procedures
• Research supplier sources, information, and technical assistance
• Assure that General Liability, Automobile, and Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability insurance certificates for suppliers are on file at AR, when necessary. Determine that these certificates fully meet AR requirements or have supplier sign Hold Harmless document and file accordingly
• Complete and distribute quarterly supplier scorecards for selected suppliers and file in SharePoint folder, in accordance with current procedures
• Facilitate a prompt and effective resolution of defective material issues through the Supplier Corrective Action Response (SCAR) process, in coordination with the SQE team
• Initiate and/or support change control procedures for all supplier changes
• Enter and maintain all purchasing data in ERP system relating to supplier information, pricing, lead-times, MOQ's, shelf life, etc.
• Assure receipt of expected credits or replacements due from suppliers, resulting from shipment/receipt discrepancies, invoicing issues, or defective material
• Comply with and enforce all safety regulations

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as required or as assigned

Job Specifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, supply chain management, technical or related field is required
• Strong verbal and written communications that are commensurate with level of experience
• Proficiency with standard desktop computing systems and software, along with previous experience with ERP system (preferably Oracle)
• Results-oriented mindset with demonstrated track record of delivering benefit to overall business
• Ability to recap and present Negotiation analysis
• Have a basic understanding of manufacturing operations/systems and related processes
• Superior interpersonal skills when dealing with fellow associates or with external suppliers
• Ability to work well independently or with others in team environments
• Possess a strong decision-making process that will be used to evaluate various options, recognize similarities/differences, quickly determine benefits and risks, and take definitive action