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My client is one of the most successful trailer companies in the US with projected growth of $1B by 2025! They are continue to grow and acquire an additional 7 facilities in the last year.

They are looking for a Buyer/Supply Chain professional for one of their facilities in PA.

Buyer/Supply Chain

Job Summary: Purchase required materials and services to support and maintain consistent output within manufacturing and for projects. Manage commercial relationships with material suppliers and service providers.

Essential Job Duties:

• Review requests; communicate with suppliers and operations managers; examine prices, suitability, and availability of items or services; compare specifications and review alternatives.
• Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarify unclear items; recommend alternatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to create inventory systems to control costs.
• Facilitate the supplier development process with internal teams. Measure and monitor supplier performance to key metrics. Report on performance and communicate gaps to the business and the supplier. Regularly assess the supplier base to ensure service at expected levels and drive continued improvement.
• Provide purchasing planning and controls information by collecting, analyzing and reporting data and trends.
• Manage inventory accuracy using a cycle count program.
• Lead material handler team members
• Forward available inventory items by verifying stock and scheduling deliveries.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtain recommendations from suppliers for substitute items. Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipment errors with suppliers. Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding received documentation.
• Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field preferred, OR equivalent demonstrated skills and experience.
• 2-5 years experience in purchasing within manufacturing
• APICS certification desired, but not required.
• Proficient in utilization and understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Visual experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly motivated self-starter with analytical thinking skills