Aventure Staffing and Professional Services Hiring for Buyer Full Time

Buyer $46-$67k DOE

On-Site – Wayne, NE

An Industrial Manufacturing company in Wayne, NE is looking for a Buyer to join their team. The Buyer is responsible for the Procurement of goods and services at the best possible cost for assigned commodities.

Looking to join a great team, and work towards a career advancement? This is the position for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Ladder I:

• MRP-review daily by Master Planning Family (MPF), supplier number and buyer number
• Follow-up on purchase orders to expedite delivery/shipment if required and communicate and issues/concerns/updates.
• Order assigned commodities based upon MRP requirements. Expedite or de-expedite as necessary to meet production schedule.
• Ensure pricing is correct and matches what Corporate Purchasing group has agreed upon. Work with Central Pricing, Corporate and Supplier to resolve any discrepancies.
• Monitor material usage by production when it appears there is a discrepancy between what Engineering has structured in the BOM and what shop floor is actually using.
• Monitor Excess Inventory to ensure excess inventory targets from Corporate are met. Run Global MRP to see if Buyer’s components can be used by sister plants. Work with Engineering on potential opportunities to use material. Discuss possibility of selling to either PDC or Indy Branch (only used material).
• Work with supervisors and key employees to address any supplier or product issues.
• Know and understand the commodities purchased and how and where they are used in the building of the trailer.
• Communicate with prospective new suppliers that may offer improved performance over existing supply base.
• Monitor inventory levels as to its accuracy and usage rates so as to ensure production is able to build correctly while at the same time insuring inventory is turning at a reasonable rate (15-18 annualized turns). Have cycle counts done as appropriate.
• Work with suppliers, traffic and receiving crew to properly plan for deliveries so that product is effectively and efficiently unloaded and processed into the plant.
• Provide forecast of certain commodities to ensure that supplier has capacity to meet GDLP future needs. Forecasts are generated for suspensions, wood floors, steel, and stainless steel among others.
• Understand NCM process as it relates to their parts, have knowledge of day to day recurring purchasing activities, including the receiving and transfer process of material handlers.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred
• Experience: 1-3-years (Buyer I) and 5-10 years (Buyer II) of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and training
• Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor
• Solid ability in identifying and resolving problems in a timely, effective manner
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Must have general knowledge of purchasing concepts
• Travel: Travel will be minimal

Career Pathways:

• Prerequisite Position: Materials Supervisor
• Potential Growth Opportunities: Senior Buyer Physical

Benefits & Pay:

• $46-$67k DOE
• Competitive Benefits Package Including: Medical, Dental & Group Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k + Company Match
• Access to a fully equipped fitness facility
• Excellent Career Growth!

Our job is to get YOU hired (and it’s free!)

Interested? Or know someone interested? Call or text Ashley at 712-292-6965

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. A drug screen and background may be required.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $46,000.00 – $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location