Buyer at The Judge Group Inc. in Sanford, Maine

Job Description:

Location: Sanford, ME

Salary: $85,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD Annually

Description:
JOB SUMMARY



We are seeking a qualified individual for the role of Buyer, who will be responsible for various procurement activities including purchase order management, supplier coordination, and data entry within our computerized system. .



RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and manage purchase orders, sourcing materials based on specified criteria such as price, quality, and delivery.


• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite orders and update shipment details in our system.


• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders and related data in our operating system.


• Collaborate with the Accounting Department for month-end inventory reconciliation and financial reporting.


• Resolve invoice discrepancies and facilitate charge backs and credits as necessary.


• Monitor open purchase orders and identify potential new suppliers.


• Participate in quality control processes, including Material Review Boards.


• Collect and organize Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for reference.


• Emphasize customer satisfaction and contribute to process improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.


• Contribute to multifunctional projects and new product development efforts.


• Perform additional duties as assigned.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Purchase price variance analysis


• Stock outage monitoring


• Vendor performance metrics including on-time delivery and quality


• Cost savings and avoidance initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with 3-5 years of experience in procurement.


• Experience in metal products or electronics industries preferred.


• APICS or NAPM certification desirable.


• Proficiency in ERP Buyer/Planner systems.


• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.


• Excellent communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

Contact: narriviello@judge.com


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