Location
Roseville, CA | United States
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision purchases parts components materials and supplies to support manufacturing operations and production using MRP and Purchasing Requisitions. Employees in this job classification negotiate costs obtain quotes select most suitable suppliers and work closely with vendors and internal and external customers to assure orders meet job specifications and production requirements. This job requires knowledge of materials purchased purchasing processes and procedures; and the ability to document specifications track orders and provide excellent customer service.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Processes purchase orders for electronic component parts materials equipment and supplies in support of manufacturing and production needs per MRP. Follows established procedures and policies to contact vendors obtain quotes choose suppliers place orders and expedite or escalate orders when needed. Enters order information into system using LN (infor) and updates information on open orders.
- Tracks open purchase orders using the Open Order Report and resolves discrepancies such as wrong quantities incorrect products shipped change orders missing shipments price changes returns and defective materials. Works directly with vendors to resolve issues and obtain status updates. Corresponds with internal and external customers regarding the status of purchases and responds to emails and voicemails regarding confirmations problems issues and notices. Provides accurate information resolves problems or routes to appropriate personnel.
- Responds to client inquiries regarding part rolls missing shipments and purchase order discrepancies. Revises purchase orders when necessary to replace unavailable parts with different components of the same form fit and function and obtains customer approval.
- Escalates past due purchase orders and missing shipments with vendors and expedites orders as necessary. Resolves U.S. Customs issues that hold up shipments by providing needed information for clearance and coordinating with client and vendors.
- Works with Receiving and Accounting Department staff to resolve issues involving receipts purchase order documents and invoices; and contacts suppliers for clarifying information.
- Creates updates and produces a variety of activity and status reports for internal and external customers regarding invoices purchase orders timelines past dues MRP MRP exceptions and Inventory Levels.
- Reviews vendor reports and preship advice and updates systems to show correct delivery dates.
- Reviews inventory aging reports to determine proper disposal of excess and obsolete materials.
- Participates in departmental and client meetings to coordinate efforts and resolve process and logistical problems.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Skills
- Ability to work in an ERP system.
- Knowledgeable in managing MRP transactions.
- Ability to work with both Internal and External Customers.
- Knowledge of the top Electronic Distributors and their capabilities.
- Ability to find creative ways for cost savings and cost avoidance.
- Fundamental computer literacy and skills to use business software Microsoft Office and the Internet for data entry and to produce memos emails and spreadsheets; Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Effective oral and written communication skills to provide procedural and information both orally and in writing; and respond to questions from clients customers and managers.
- Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests and escalate the more difficult matters appropriately.
- Knowledge of mathematics to include addition subtraction multiplication and division; and ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions and percentages.
- Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle multiple demands the same time.
- Demonstrated detail orientation organizational problem solving and commonsense skills.
Experience
- 3 years of experience in inventory purchasing and/or accounts payable/receivable.
- Familiarity with purchasing and procurement processes and practices and the manufacturing environment.
Education
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.; associate degree in business administration or another related field preferred.
Additional
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:
Sitting and/or talking on the phone (8095%)
Keyboarding (8095%) and
Viewing computer monitor requiring close vision (8095%).
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a business office environment. Employees may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours per week.
buyer,Procurement,Purchasing,ERP Software,MRP
Job tags
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