Role and Responsibilities
The Buyer coordinates activities related to sourcing and purchasing goods and services to meet Prizer-Painter operational needs. The Buyer will work closely with both internal production and external suppliers to understand requirements and drive supplier relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare purchase orders and bid requests
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost-improvements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze MRP requirements, assess inventory levels, and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Monitor trends in market and industry for cost and process improvement opportunities.
- Analyze purchasing data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Identify shortages and expedite when necessary.
- Coordinate with planning/scheduling to adjust sales orders based on part availability.
- Manage requirements for certain parts outside of the MRP system.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or equivalent.
- 1-3 years’ experience purchasing goods and services for manufacturing organization
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team and with various departments.
- Candidate must be well organized and have a good eye for detail.
- Knowledge or ability to learn SAP B1 with a strong background in navigating ERP systems.
- Must have a desire to effect change by continually improving our scheduling and planning process
Values
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
- Motivated self-starter who will seek out new work or projects when capable.
- You have a high motivation to learn systems.
- You are open minded and can react to change with agility.
- Biased toward action with a strong sense of urgency.
- You are a quick and autonomous learner.
Pre-employment requirements
- Background check
- Drug screening
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Blandon, PA 19510: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person