Buyer/Sourcing Job Opening
Job Summary
We have an immediate position open for a full time, skilled Buyer/Sourcer, to work at our facility in Rayne, La.
We are looking for a buyer/sourcer to perform a variety of purchasing tasks directly related to manufacturing, repairs and part sales. In addition, buyer is responsible for sourcing of parts/ equipment as needed to procure goods in a timely manner. Buyer will be required to provide constant updates and whereabouts on purchased goods needed for production.
Responsibilities
- Perform purchasing duties for production as needed
- Communicate with vendors to negotiate pricing, term, and agreements for purchasing
- Establish and maintain vendor relationships with preferred vendors
- Work closely with department manager to predict material demands for projects and production
- Process purchasing requisitions from production team into purchasing orders
- Track and manage purchase orders daily
- Work closely with shipping/receiving and accounting to align purchasing processes
- Deliver daily updates on open purchase orders and item location
- Work with procurement department to satisfy all deliverables and ensure all deliveries satisfy assigned purchase orders
Requirements
- Must be proficient in QuickBooks
- Comprehensive understanding in Microsoft suite (excel, word, outlook)
- Must present good negotiating and communication skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to work well in a fast paced, high - stress environment
