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R.E. Darling Co

Buyer

R.E. Darling Co, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Job Description This position will require access to ITAR and / or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information.

General Description : The Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager. The Buyer is primarily responsible for the purchase of direct and indirect supplies and maintenance type items in the most economical manner and in such a way as to support production delivery and quality commitments. This position requires the ability to respond to requests quickly and to multi-task. The position requires proficiency with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems in a manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities :

Procurement of indirect materials (i.e. office supplies, shop supplies and maintenance related items) and direct materials (i.e. raw materials and subcontract services)

Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Education and Experience Requirements :

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field, or Associate degree in Business Administration or related field plus two years of Purchasing experience, or High School diploma plus five years of related Purchasing experience.

Two years of experience in the following areas is preferred :

Purchasing functions for a manufacturing company to include MRP experience

Procurement methods and procedures

Negotiations for materials and services

Use of manufacturing software

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Special Tasks and Focus Areas

Procurement of indirect materials (i.e. office supplies, shop supplies and maintenance related items) and as necessary direct materials (i.e. raw materials and subcontract services)

Provide goods and services that meet specifications and / or requirements

Obtain bids as necessary

Analyze and make decisions for purchasing using best procurement practices

Utilize best transportation methods to minimize costs

Process purchase orders and provide clear communication to suppliers

Ensure delivery of indirect and direct materials when needed and track order status

Negotiate supplier delivery commitments; negotiate and resolve supplier quality issues and receiving discrepancies and supplier returned materials

Negotiate supplier pricing and service contracts

Establish purchase order methods consistent with excellent production materials support and high inventory turns policy as defined by supervisor

Maintain strong relationships with supply base

Provide timely and accurate resolution of purchase order and invoice discrepancies

As required, pick-up and deliver goods to local businesses

Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Review Material Exception Reports and, as required, generate requisitions

Make decisions regarding stock levels, and inventory settings

Execute and manage purchase orders

Maintain accurate supplier information

Maintain current purchase order status and reports

Regularly update internal customers of status in a proactive manner

Maintain minimum buys and maintain reorder points and other key system data to insure accurate order processing

Interact with Information Systems to resolve systems problems and make improvements

Provide timely and accurate information to production management and provide problem resolution to purchasing issues

Utilize buying judgment in balancing pricing and requirements to achieve optimum purchasing

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability

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