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Buyer
full-time•Buford
About this role
Summary -
Ensure consistent and efficient material flow across all departments, supporting production, maintenance, and overall operational success.
Accountabilities -
- Strategic Procurement & Forecasting: Analyze market trends and production schedules to accurately forecast material needs and develop effective purchasing strategies.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring reliable delivery of quality materials and negotiating favorable terms.
- Purchase Order & Inventory Control: Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, from initiation to delivery, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Quality Assurance & Communication: Ensure purchased materials meet quality standards and provide timely updates on material availability, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to enhance profitability.
Scope and Dimensions -
- Manages material procurement for the entire plant, collaborating with all departments (production, maintenance, etc.) to ensure timely and cost-effective supply.
- Responsible for maintaining strong supplier relationships and optimizing inventory levels.
- No direct reports.
Requirements -
- Proven experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment (ideally synthetic materials or related industries).
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze market trends, supplier data, and inventory levels.
- Proficiency in forecasting material requirements and using procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of inventory management.
Parameters for success (KPIs)
Purchase Order Cycle Time
Emergency Purchase Ratio
Order Visibility
Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
May require lifting, pushing, or pulling up to a maximum weight according to local law.
Requires data entry for 50% of the time.
What you'll do
- The Buyer is responsible for ensuring efficient material flow across departments to support production and operational success. This includes managing procurement processes, supplier relationships, and inventory control.
About AMMEGA
AMMEGA is a global company located in 40 countries.
We value our employees, customers, entrepreneurship and we act in an agile and responsible way. Our mission and continuous improvement culture are the foundation for a solid and sustainable business appreciated by our customers. The AMMEGA Group's businesses provide advanced and high-quality belting solutions for 20 different industries including global logistics, food production, fitness equipment, household appliances and energy production.
Our global network of about 6000 employees, being a part of a high-performance organization, develop their careers in a global environment, participate in diverse teams, and take advantage of our worldwide expertise in conveyor belting, power transmission, fluid power and business services. AMMEGA’s sustainable business approach ensures our teams operate within a safe and stable work environment, with high respect for their professional development and well-being.
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What does a Buyer do at AMMEGA?
As a Buyer at AMMEGA, you will: the Buyer is responsible for ensuring efficient material flow across departments to support production and operational success. This includes managing procurement processes, supplier relationships, and inventory control..
Is the Buyer position at AMMEGA remote?
The Buyer position at AMMEGA is based in Buford, Georgia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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