Senior Buyer
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Description
Responsible for insuring the timely receipt of goods and services to production, while adhering to a materials budget.
Tasks
- Reviews material requirements to make sound purchases based on current and future needs.
- Reviews and follows up on late purchase orders daily.
- Works with vendors and supervisors on VMI to insure proper inventory levels.
- Monitor monthly budgets for expenses to ensure budgets are not exceeded.
- Supervises Shipping / Receiving Department.
- Supervises Buyer.
- Recommends improvements on current purchasing procedures to management.
Qualifications / Education
- Associate degree or equivalent work experience (5+ years in buyer role).
- Communication
- Advanced computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds.
