Purchasing Buyer

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Full Time Dallas, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition

SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that materials and supplies related to the manufacturing of furniture are available. The Buyer is also responsible for selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tools. Products and services are to be secured at competitive cost, quality, and delivery levels consistent with Company performance standards.

This includes directing vendors to utilize approved shipping providers, methods, and providing updates with regards to expected delivery dates to planning and scheduling.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Converts requisitions into purchase orders
• Confers with suppliers in order to obtain quality product, price availability, and firm delivery schedule
• Place timely purchase orders, expedite material and resolve accounts payable issues.
• Meet inventory goals while supporting material requirements for production
• Track supplier performance for pricing, quality and delivery
• Negotiates pricing within pre-established expense parameters
• Research, understand and recommend strategies for improving the supply chain process.
• Review open order report daily to ensure all materials are available as planned
• Manages and corrects non-compliance from suppliers and adequately resolves all supplier-related issues
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for continuous process improvement
• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with plant engineering to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
• Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Coordinates the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products.
• Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between the Company and suppliers.
• Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
• All other duties as assigned by manager or leadership.