Purpose: The role of a Buyer Expeditor Planner typically involves coordinating and expediting the procurement process to ensure the timely delivery of goods and materials. This position is crucial in maintaining efficient supply chain operations and meeting production or project timelines. Below is a general description of the key responsibilities and qualifications associated with the Buyer/Expeditor with potential for Multi-site responsibilities:ackup duties of Customer Service Manager and work closely with manager to ensure emails, phone calls, orders, shipments, and billings are performed accurately, professionally, and timely.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
As Buyer/Expeditor:
Place purchase orders with suppliers based on MRP, production schedules, or project requirements.
Contribute to the Procurement team’s performance against departmental and internal customer KPIs.
Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials, components, and products.
Maintain regular communication with suppliers to track order status, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to delivery timelines.
General:
Build and maintain collaborative relationships between the procurement team and internal customers, that provide for appropriate levels of service being maintained and priorities being addressed
Act as the liaison between Engineering, Sales, and Suppliers to resolve questions or issues.
Work closely with inventory control teams to optimize stock levels, prevent shortages, and minimize excess inventory.
Support ongoing initiatives by determining and adjusting the appropriate requirements for safety stock.
Strategically negotiate with suppliers to maintain proper inventory to meet Kinetics’ requirements
Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to enhance collaboration and resolve any issues related to quality, pricing, or delivery.
Coordinate with various departments such as production, logistics, and quality assurance to align procurement activities with organizational goals.
Negotiate terms, prices, and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
Sending and following up on Nonconformance Reports issued by Quality team to ensure suppliers receive and respond to specific issues in NCR
Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier agreements.
Miscellaneous:
Support development and maintenance of Quattro procure to pay procedures between all stake holders in the business (Operations, Procurement, and Accounts Payable) by ensuring pricing, receipt, and invoice pf PO’s match (3-way match)
Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to orders, quality, or delivery in a timely manner.