2311 Buyer

Job Title:

Buyer

Reports To:

Purchasing Manager

Department:

Purchasing

Compensation:

Salary

Location:

Columbus, Ohio

Travel Required:

10%

Job Summary

BriskHeat is a fast-growing international manufacturer of flexible surface heating elements and controls/accessories for unlimited applications. We are seeking a qualified Buyer purchasing goods, materials, and services and company operational needs are met for our manufacturing plants. Ensures adequate quantities for achieving scheduled production goals and meeting customer demands.

Job DescriptionDuties and responsibilities:

• Project Management
• Conduct competitive bids
• Review and procure buys in EPICOR.
• Manage supplier communication.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Work with engineering and quality on qualifying new product or supplier.
• Maintain inventory level according to forecast and manufacturing demands.
• Understand market trends
• Ensure compliance with strategic procurement
• Import/Export
• Knowledge of standard non-conformance procedures.
• Deals with invoice discrepancies

Needed experience & technical knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience plus at least 2-5 years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Must be proficient in computer skills and spreadsheet software, to include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word.
• Understanding and experience with ERP/MRP is a must. Epicor is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Must have a solid understanding of the purchase/requisition process.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bill of materials, drawings, specification sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
• The ability to communicate in a professional manner with outside vendors and internal departments is critical.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here and above are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time