Parallel Employment Hiring for Sr. Buyer at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Full Time

• Education and/or Experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience 8 years progressive experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
– Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and purchasing documents. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, subordinates, customers and clients.
– Proficient in Microsoft Office.
– Experience in chemical, food and/or packaging a plus.
– Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
– Ability to perform basic math functions, basic algebraic computations, compute ratio, discounts, percentages. Ability to interpret and draw graphs and charts.
– Prove ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and non-concrete variables.
– Ability to multi-task, pay attention to detail, and work under pressure.
– The ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
– Able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.
– ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. 1. Responsible for efficient purchasing of inventory and supplies for the company. Receive and verify purchase requisitions for accuracy and authorization(s). Source new vendors where necessary. 2. Prepare and issue purchase orders, obtain quotes, determine and negotiate price, delivery and credit terms; buy according to established company policies and procedures, maintain accurate purchasing records. 3. Responsible for evaluation, assessment and selection of vendors based on capabilities, performance and consistent quality assurance. Maintain rapport and good working relationship with vendors, keep accurate vendor records. 4. Evaluate inventory reorder levels and quantity price breaks to determine most economical purchasing of inventory and supplies in relationship to company’s cost of capital. Prepare monthly reports and review forecast of purchasing commitments with management. 5. Devise methods and policies ensuring most efficient and economical movement of all materials in and out of plants. Coordinate functions related to production and inventory control. Coordinate and distribute raw materials to satellite facilities. 6. Analyze and evaluate inventory problems and recommend solutions. Coordinate functions between production and inventory. 7. Expedite purchase orders as necessary and ensure delivery of purchased items for uninterrupted manufacturing flow. 8. Assist in vendor qualifications and approval process. 9. Remain technically competent and keep current in new developments within the industry. This position is guided by and based upon SQF 2000 code. The employee acknowledges it is their responsibility to familiarize themselves with the code and participate in all appropriate and available training relative to the code. Further, the employee acknowledges and agrees to perform all duties and responsibilities within the guidelines of the SQF 2000 Code. In the event this employee is absent or unavailable to perform these duties and responsibilities, they shall be fulfilled by the Supply Chain Manager. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Interacts with all employees, departments, vendors and customers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must regularly sit, and is frequently required to stand and walk. Employee must frequently use hands to handle or feel objects, materials, tools or controls. Must be able to talk and hear. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must also possess the ability to distinguish colors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level is usually quiet. Occasionally, employee is exposed to airborne particles and fumes

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PandoLogic. Keywords: Purchasing Agent, Location: Milwaukee, WI – 53205