Buyer
The Judge Group Inc.

Job Info

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Location: Sanford, ME
Salary: $85,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a qualified individual for the role of Buyer, who will be responsible for various procurement activities including purchase order management, supplier coordination, and data entry within our computerized system. .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and manage purchase orders, sourcing materials based on specified criteria such as price, quality, and delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite orders and update shipment details in our system.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders and related data in our operating system.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Department for month-end inventory reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and facilitate charge backs and credits as necessary.
• Monitor open purchase orders and identify potential new suppliers.
• Participate in quality control processes, including Material Review Boards.
• Collect and organize Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for reference.
• Emphasize customer satisfaction and contribute to process improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Contribute to multifunctional projects and new product development efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Purchase price variance analysis
• Stock outage monitoring
• Vendor performance metrics including on-time delivery and quality
• Cost savings and avoidance initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with 3-5 years of experience in procurement.
• Experience in metal products or electronics industries preferred.
• APICS or NAPM certification desirable.
• Proficiency in ERP Buyer/Planner systems.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

Contact: narriviello@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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