Buyer
About this role
Job Description:
Summary:
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:
· 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
EIS Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Company at a glance
EIS is a leading North American distributor of process materials, production supplies, and engineered fabrication for the OEM Electrical and Industrial, Aftermarket/MRO, and Electronic Materials markets.
Our culture is highly innovative, collaborative and focused on building and maintaining relationships that allow us to surpass our customers’ expectations. We embrace the qualities that make each of our team members unique and develop each other’s skillsets so that together we can be stronger than the sum of our parts.
Join EIS & Help Us Run the World
At EIS our employees are the heart of our company. We are dedicated to investing in our people and it’s instilled in our company values. As an employee with EIS, you will receive:
An opportunity to be your best self!
Strong benefit packages to provide protection for you and your family.
A 401(k)-retirement plan and company match that allows pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions.
Flexible Scheduling, hybrid work opportunities, and Paid Time Off beginning your first year.
8 paid holidays including a floating holiday to accommodate our employee’s diverse celebrations.
A bonus program available to every company employee.
An opportunity to grow your career!
A culture of learning that provides our employees with internal growth and training opportunities.
Personalized short-term and long-term career goals.
Tuition reimbursement for degree-seeking individuals.
An opportunity to create a more sustainable future!
An Environmental, Social, and Governance Committee dedicated to creating a more sustainable future through our policies, products, and services.
Dedicated effort to ensure an inclusive working environment, eliminating systematic inequalities, and supporting a positive workplace culture.
Participation in the Annual Employee Engagement Survey as opportunity to use your voice to drive company culture.
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