BUYER

Department: General Admin
FLSA Status: Reports To: Materials Manager
Grade/Level: Amount of Travel Required: Rarely
Work Schedule: Full time Positions Supervised:

POSITION SUMMARY

Using the manufacturing software tools, evaluates material requirements for production, in addition to requisitions placed by Heatron associates. Processes purchase orders to procure materials and services in support of all Heatron business units. Verifies correct pricing on all purchase orders. Researches and sources materials as requested. Communicates with suppliers to insure timely deliveries. Expedites orders when requested. Supports the manufacturing process through timely communication of appropriate information to both production and customer care.

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE

2-3 years purchasing experience in manufacturing environment. Attention to detail. Good communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• purchasing/buyer: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Leavenworth, KS 66048 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

v Responsible for the analysis of sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
v Assist in managing production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of all customer orders.
v Order floor stock with shelf-life material for production.
v Interface with manufacturing associates on material status and production planning issues.
v Print and interpret the material planning report.
v Print and interpret open approved requisition reports as well as POs (purchase orders) report.
v Investigate requirements to verify validity of demand.
v Using material planning report enter purchase orders in system and fax/email to vendor.
v Using knowledge of general ledger account codes, verify correct codes are applied to purchase orders.
v Verify confirmation of orders including price and delivery promises.
v Communicate with production and customer care when a delivery date will not support a customer requestd date.
v Negotiate pricing and / or delivery dates.
v Follow up on late POs and communicate to production and customer care the impact of a late order.
v Expedite materials as requested.
v Obtain quotes for new products at request of design.
v Work with receiving to resolve shipping discrepancies.
v Work with accounting group to resolve invoice descrepancies.
v File appropriate paperwork in habdling freight damage claims.
v Communicate VCARs(Vendor Corrective action request) to suppliers.
v Follow up on getting authorization to return defective or unneeded product.
v Other tasks as assigned.