The Buyer will execute day-to-day transactions including Purchase Orders. Responsible for
ensuring delivery of products and/or services to internal customers (i.e., requisitioners,
factories, etc.). In some cases, manages local supplier sourcing & selection, including pricing
negotiation and contract management. Responsible for aligning with local business activity
and coordinating with Procurement Management structure to drive centralized supply and
supplier activities.
Essential Functions: • Ensures processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner (ordering
within lead times and minimum order quantities, minimizing stock-outs, etc.) • Manages purchase orders processed from requisition to goods receipt in accordance
with ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements. • Procures certain goods or services as required by business at the right time and at a
competitive price, in the right quantity • Manages daily systems, processes and procedures governing the end to end process
of the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality and
delivery requirements • Work with suppliers and cross functional team to communicate price changes with
appropriate lead times • Manages all supplier non-conformance & obtain preventative actions • Provides information and data with regard to procurement activities • Proactively monitors, reviews and optimizes inventory levels • Develop and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to
foster feedback and continuous improvement • Provide timely responses to supplier inquiries & actively manage supplier relationship • Actively participate in supplier evaluations, scorecards, and reviews • Ensures compliance with the 3 quote or 3 quote exemption from process to support
indirect or regionally based purchases • Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process • Performs other job related duties as required • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with company's suppliers in
accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest
standard of professionalism
Qualifications to Meet Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline • Three or more years of experience • Strong negotiation skills in MS Office • Oracle and/or SAP expertise required • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Location: • Canton, GA (travel to other locations as needed <10%)
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all requirements and
responsibilities and as such, is subject to change without notice based on the needs of the