ASSOCIATE BUYER
Company: Premier Marine
Location: Dayton
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Description:At Premier Marine, we believe that people come
first, and as a valued [Job Title], you will play a crucial role in
our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity,
Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you'll join a dedicated
team where your contributions matter. Here, you'll work on building
the world's best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses
on your personal and professional development. We're committed to
ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes
lives on and off the water.Job SummaryOur Associate Buyer supports
the procurement of parts, materials, supplies, and equipment while
meeting established quality, cost, and delivery requirements. This
buyer/planner position manages the operational flow of items of low
to medium complexity with routine purchase history and established
sources of supply. The person in this role must be very comfortable
meeting and collaborating with cross-functional team members and
external supplier partners.We seek a self-starter who is willing to
work hard and who has the desire to learn and grow into future
expanded Buyer roles. A familiarity in ERP/ MRP system management
is desired while creating new analysis within Microsoft Excel and
other analytical tools is key for success in this
role.Requirements:Responsibilities
- Utilize system reports and guidance from Sr. Buyers to order
materials to meet sales requirements
- Submit purchase orders for materials, establish priorities to
meet customer orders, and resolve shipping or billing issues
- Identify product availability issues and provide expedited
supply status and shipment tracking to internal partners
- Maintain accurate system planning parameters per established
processes
- Analyze demand and other key supply chain factors to drive
appropriate safety stock levels
- Leverage EPICOR MRP to drive buying decisions to support
production requirementsProduct Analysis/ Process Improvement
Responsibilities
- Optimize material costs through vendor analysis, implement cost
savings initiatives surrounding product cost, transportation cost,
and freight terms
- Analyze safety stocks, manage material inventory, support
demand planning, and provide backup coverage for other purchasing
functions
- Deep understanding of supplier capacity and constraints
- Manage and report on key performance indicators for all
critical suppliersSupplier Relationship Management Responsibilities
- Provide data and analysis in the preparation for and/or
participation in supplier negotiations
- Support supplier performance initiatives to improve vendor
accountability
- Support the resolution of customer service or product quality
issues by identifying the appropriate actions to take with
suppliers
- Work with accounts payable to investigate, problem solve and
resolve vendor billing discrepancies
- Drive collaboration with suppliers and internal
customersRequired Skills/Abilities
- Focused problem-solving skills
- High level of expertise with Excel
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (EPICOR)
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work collaboratively
in a cross-functional environment, and ensure timely completion of
responsibilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication
and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical part drawingsEducation
and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, logistics,
materials management, or related field preferred
- 1-4 years related experience in purchasing, production
planning/scheduling, or inventory management, preferably in a
manufacturing environment
- APICS certification (CSCP or CPIM), CPP or CPM certification
preferredPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands needed are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job (sitting,
standing, walking the manufacturing floor, and the ability to lift
up to 50 pounds). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
this role.*The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this classification. They are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required
to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from
time to time, as needed. This document does not create an
employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will
employment relationship. Premier Marine, LLC retains the discretion
to add duties or change the duties of this position at any
time.PIe941a8201c47-26289-35871080
Keywords: Premier Marine, Brooklyn Park , ASSOCIATE BUYER, Professions , Dayton, Minnesota
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