Buyer I

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities **include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Runs the order recommendation, reviews and releases orders according to MRP suggestions and considering stock rotation objectives and needs by dates
- Issue and Expedite Supplier Acknowledgement In Conformance to Agreed Final Purchase Order
- Follows the order acknowledgement received from suppliers and inputs the dates in the ERP systems
- Expedites open PO's to ensure timely delivery
- Ensures on time delivery for open orders to suppliers and works on establishing an efficient working cooperation with them
- Work Collaboratively with the Planning team to prevent shortage and to provide feedback on lead time requests or expedites
- Communicates suppliers related issues with sourcing group to ensure proper development measures are taken

**Competencies**

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

- **Job Knowledge**:

- Demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to complete work assignments; effectively utilizes resources that are available (e.g. technology, information, financial and intellectual) when completing work assignments in an effort to increase job efficiency and effectiveness.
- **Accountability**:

- Demonstrates ability to be self-directed and motivated to insure expectations are met; assumes personal accountability for achieving goals, outcomes, and deadlines; organizes and prioritizes work effectively, making the best use of time and resources for higher prioritized tasks while maintaining timeliness on other projects
- **Communication**:

- **Ethics**:

- Models the values of the organization; conveys information honestly; avoids conflicts of interest; maintains the confidentiality of information; applies ethical principles and standards in accomplishing work.
- **Interpersonal Relations**:

- Demonstrates tact and diplomacy when resolving conflicts, addressing concerns directly with the individual(s) involved. Approach to conflict resolution is enhanced through teamwork.
- **Safety and Security**:

- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- **Decision Making **/Problem Solving/Judgment**:

- Knows what decisions they can make in their job and follows through; knows when to escalated to others for resolution; works proactively to address problems before they arise; clearly defines the issue or problem before trying to resolve it; defines the desired end result and clearly lays out a course of action to achieve it.
- **Flexibility & Adaptability**:

- Adapts to shifting Division/Department priorities by adjusting own work plans, activities or actions in support of these changes; focuses on the positive aspects of change and works to minimize any negative effects or disruption the change may create; provides positive and constructive input into change initiatives; understands how change initiatives in own area impact upon the work processes of other areas and seeks their input and advice prior to implementing the change.
- **Planning & Organization**:

- Arrives at meetings and appointments on time and is well prepared; monitors progress against plan on a regular basis; identifies potential cost/time overruns in advance so additional resources or timeline extensions can be secured; initiates a change in project deliverables/mandates when circumstances or needs change during a project; changes reflect an understanding of project interdependencies.

**Qualifications**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Education and/or Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline
- 0-2 years’ experience in Purchasing or Production Scheduling/Planning
- N.A.P.M and/or A.P.I.C.S certification a plus

**Language Skills**
- English Proficiency Required

**Other requirements**
- Experience working with Oracle ERP system Preferred
- Good working knowledge of MRP
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint
- Good analytic and problem-solving skills and be attentive to detail work in a dynamic environment.

**Requirements**:

- Good Negotiating Skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Ability maintaining positive work relationships with all work associates
- Ability to maintain good customer relations.