Buyer at Carlisle in Kingman, Arizona

Job Description:

Job Summary


* Henry Company (A Carlisle Company) is looking for a self-motivated Buyer.
* The Buyer works with all functional departments to determine the raw material and components necessary to meet the production schedule, purchases material at lowest possible cost, and
* purchases material at lowest possible cost
* Maintains adequate levels of raw materials to support efficient plant operations


Duties and Responsibilities:


* Works with all functional departments to ensure that Purchasing is prepared to meet the short, medium, and long-term requirements of the manufacturing plants.
* Verifies raw materials are ordered to meet the Master Production Schedule - rolling weekly, monthly, and 3-month schedule and adjusts as necessary.
* Works with Suppliers to expedite and improve delivery performance.
* Maintains accurate Purchase Order data in ERP System (JDE).
* Accurately performs numerous transactions in ERP System (JDE).
* Verifies raw materials are ordered against agreed customer forecasts.
* Reviews inventory order patterns and quantities, and recommend actions to improve vendor delivery performance, schedule adherence, and cost savings.
* Work with other departments to reduce the overall delivery/test/release times.
* Reviews age of all raw materials and takes appropriate action to work to minimize spoilage exposure associated with Raw Materials.
* Sends Raw Material POs to vendors or suppliers.
* Confirms delivery dates of Raw Materials to Plant Managers and Operations Leadership.


* Other duties as assigned.


Education and Experience:


* Required:


* Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or similar.
* Minimum of 4 years' experience as a manufacturing buyer or procurement analyst
* Solid ERP knowledge, as well as Excel skills. This individual(s) must be able to drive actions via the plants.
* Strong time management skills with focus on speed and accuracy.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a good understanding of using a MRP system


Education and Experience:


* Required:


* Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or similar.
* Minimum of 4 years' experience as a manufacturing buyer or procurement analyst
* Solid ERP knowledge, as well as Excel skills. This individual(s) must be able to drive actions via the plants.
* Strong time management skills with focus on speed and accuracy.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a good understanding of using a MRP system


Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled