Buyer

Company: LU-VE Group
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking for a Buyer to support LU-VE Plant in Texas (Zyklus - Jacksonville - Texas).In your role you will report to the Purchasing Manager. Your location will be in Jacksonville (Texas - USA).Brief Job Description:The Buyer is responsible for the planning, procurement, on time delivery, and inventory level of assigned commodities and spend categories including material, supplies, finished goods, equipment, and service.WHAT YOUR TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES WILL BE: Under direction, and in compliance with established policies and procedures, performs the following for assigned commodities and spend categories: Responsible for the scheduling and delivery of material and/or finished goods Responsible for the acquisition of material, supplies, equipment, and services based on manual or electronic purchase requisitions Responsible for ensuring all purchases are properly authorized Responsible for Purchase Order data accuracy Ensure all purchases comply with established requirements Responsible for in transit status tracking and timely receipt of purchased items Process and manage blanket purchase orders Provide Purchasing input to backorder management system Provide purchasing analyses in support of excess and obsolete inventory management for assigned commodities Resolve supplier issues as required Perform price analysis Support development of negotiation strategies and participate in negotiations as assigned Promote and maintain positive working relationship among staff and suppliers Maintain supplier diversity system and support established supplier diversity goals Participate in cost reduction initiatives. Perform other duties as required.YOUR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree preferred with minimum 1 year experienceYOUR QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures employed in the acquisition of material, supplies, finished goods, equipment, and services Knowledge of order management principles, methods, and procedures. Direct supplier relationship experience Knowledge of material requirements planning, master production scheduling, and production scheduling processes and systems Knowledge of inventory planning, control and analysis processes and techniques Well-developed written, oral and interpersonal skills. Proficient with use of various software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in a office setting, but as needed could be requested to enter the manufacturing facility and might be exposed to: Humidity, loud noises, dirt Unpleasant Odors Varying and extreme temperatures (heat and cold) Sheet Metal Mechanical parts Forklift trafficSOME OF THE BENEFITS WE OFFER: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Life Insurance Vacation Pay Sick Pay 10 Paid Holidays and moreDisclaimer:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.Acknowledgement:I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so, I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.We offer you an interesting opportunity with a chance to grow and develop your own expertise. You will be a strong part of our community, where people truly thrive. We are looking forward to having you as part of our future.

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