Buyer/Planner - Raw Material Procurement/Manufacturing

Location

Remote

Must have experience in

• Manufacturing purchasing
• Raw material procurement for steel

General Description

Performs functions to plan, coordinate and manage activities involving strategic purchasing, scheduling, and requisitioning of product purchased parts. Maintains effective inventory control records and system procedures. Manages supplier relationships.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Review of Engineering Release Package including reputed company of Material (BOM) for planning and procurement of product purchase parts and fabrication for reputed company Projects
• Issues and manages purchase orders with external vendors
• Plans production scheduling activities; handles internal production orders and management of required materials (including procurement) to fulfill customer order requirements
• Executes projects to meet customer deadlines and provide accurate Supplier ship date commitments to maintain supplier on-time delivery as well as customer on-time deliveries
• Provides reliable cost estimates and production schedules for Technical Sales and Operations
• Manages vendor, inventory, production and planning/scheduling
• Responsible for development of Sourcing Plans and documentation of reputed company cost savings activities
• Performs strategic sourcing on key items for projects domestically and internationally
• Manages supplier relationships
• Maintains material, freight, PPV, and departmental budgets per established metrics
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external customers
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings and reputed company of Materials (BOM)

Licenses and/or Certifications

• C.P.M or APICS is a plus

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits include health care (medical, dental, reputed company) with coverage starting on first day of employment as well as 401(k) with company match and holiday pay.

Parkson Corporation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Parkson Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national reputed company, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.