Buyer - Contract
Company: Parata Systems
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
We are looking for a Buyer who is responsible for commodities or
assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles,
theories, and concepts. The Buyer ensures timely purchase of
products or services from known sources of supply. Additionally,
the Buyer may resolve issues in the areas of PO accuracy and
completeness, on-time delivery or supplier payment. The Buyer will
be required to manipulate data in various systems to determine the
most favorable terms for Parata. The Buyer also helps to qualify
vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices and terms while
working closely with Engineering, Finance, Planning, Quality,
Production, Warehouse and Commodity Managers to ensure the
optimized flow of purchased components in keeping with Parata's
business objectives. Strong attention to detail, adaptability,
communication, and a willingness to work in a collaborative team
environment are skills that will support a high level of success in
this position. Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate procurement of commodities and/or services by
properly balancing considerations of price, quality, service,
delivery, payment terms, and commercial situations.
- Investigate and propose supplier solutions based on
requirements from divisions within the company.
- Source materials and maintain information in the MRP system
regarding lead time, pricing, ordering policy, and vendor material
numbers.
- Place orders based on scheduled requirements and monitor
quality and delivery.
- Maintain a general knowledge of technical requirements involved
with assignments/commodities including UL requirements related to
product.
- Support management objectives by running KPI's and supplier
scorecards.
- Manage MRP exception reports.
- Manage follow-up resolution with other departments and/or
suppliers to correct Accounts Payable invoice issues.
- Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) information with the
Procurement and Engineering teams to support any updates during the
product lifecycle.
- Analyze performance metrics to identify efficiency and savings
opportunities.Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a
manufacturing setting utilizing MRP, supply chain management
software and tools, Great Plains preferred
- APICS/ASCM certification preferred
- Demonstrated ability to use logic and problem-solving skills to
independently isolate and identify opportunities in
reporting/analysis
- Excellent communication skills; ability to work across a
variety of departments and external suppliers
- Self-starter, organized, and motivated team player
- Proven analysis and presentation skills including use of common
tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Advanced Excel skills, including use of pivot tables and
advanced functions/conceptsWork environment and physical demands of
this position The characteristics described below are
representative of those encountered while performing the essential
functions of this position. When properly requested and when
feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable
accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential job functions.
- Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited
opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental
conditions.
- Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking,
pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
- Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the
ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds
frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.Parata
is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will
receive consideration for employment without regard for race,
color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age,
disability, genetic information, or veteran's status.
Keywords: Parata Systems, Durham , Buyer - Contract, Other , Durham, North Carolina
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