Buyer

Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for products, services, and production materials. These products and services are to be secured at best cost, highest quality, and timely delivery, consistent with Company policy and performance standards. The Buyer is a strategic role within the Supply Chain management and other internal customers.  Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted customer service levels, managing inventory levels/targets, and managing supply and demand within the Global Supply Chain. The Buyer will verify receipt of items and authorizes payment when necessary.  The Buyer will provide assistance in developing the best method of re-ordering products to meet management determined inventory levels. The Buyer will help manage control of inventory.

1. Responsible for negotiating long term and short-term transactions with vendor base
2. Source and help qualify potential new suppliers for current and future product and service needs
3. Support inter-company transactions, such as purchase orders and transfers
4. Purchasing responsibilities include and not limited to:
   
                    - Specific supplier qualifications and selection
                    - Solicits price and delivery quotations as requested by Sales and Operations
                    - Final negotiations regarding price and payment terms
                    - Understanding and providing any needed training, written procedures & product knowledge of key supplier criteria, i.e. contract pricing, supplier lead-time considerations, freight responsibility
                    - Ensure order confirmation / acknowledgement requirement from supplier base is adhered to for internal Purchase Order match up/ confirmation process
   
   
5. Place purchase orders with approved suppliers based on approved requests, approved requisitions, or current ERP system. Includes data entry, printing, and sending of purchase order.  Ensures necessary drawings, specifications, and special information is part of purchase order and forwarded to suppliers when required
6. Work closely with the Buying team regarding purchasing material requirements and related vendor buy opportunities to support all company branches
7. Maintain accurate records, both electronic and manual filing systems for all purchase orders, attachments, quotations, requisitions, etc. in accordance with standard documentation control procedure.
8. Drive supplier OTD performance (On Time Delivery) to >95% thru improved material availability
9. Collaborate with customer service to provide on time delivery of finished goods for customer orders
10. Review part requirements and/or min/max triggers and utilize ERP system to evaluate material requirements for internal manufacturing consumption as well as external customer orders
11. Communicate effectively with customer service and operations personnel on the status of schedule delays, customer expedites or cancellations, and schedule attainment concerns
12. Solicit suppliers and evaluates capabilities to supply products to meet or exceed the Companies’ quality standards
13. Provide updated ship dates and communication to the appropriate personnel
14. Work with Quality Department regarding disposition of non-conformance products
15. Work with accounting regarding supplier issues, i.e., pricing discrepancies, shipping errors and product returns
16. Provide lead times to Operations based on material lead times from suppliers. Collaborate with necessary departments that will assist in determining the appropriate response to the customer
17. Maintain appropriate data files on active suppliers, standard costs, and lead-times
18. Support the department with internal transactions
19. Recognize challenges affecting inventory accuracy, customer shipments or material storage; aid in the development and implementation of processes to correct any unfavorable conditions
20. Other duties as assigned
    
    

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required; an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline; in the absence of a degree, directly related job experience serving in an industrial purchasing role, where several years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement.

Experience & Skills

• At least two years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment; an understanding of production planning a plus
• Solid math skills, Excel abilities and overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office) are required
• Experience using continuous improvement tools and methodologies
• Need to have solid writing and communication skills and be able to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as actively participate in meetings and group discussions with individuals from various functions of the organization
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to manage short-term priorities and the ability to multi-task
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and E-verify

Why Team Members join Mazzella:

• Team-oriented environment
• A real Work life/ Home life balance
• Growth and Development Opportunities including a Lifelong Learning Career Path
• Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture
• Market Competitive Salaries
• Free Virtual Doctor visits with $0 copay (Teledoc)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Mazzella Core Values:

Be Safe – personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk

Be a Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value

Be Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status; emphasize the Team over self

Be Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent; do more than to just get by, committed

Be Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamic

EOE/Drug Free Workplace