Job Summary: The buyer/scheduler position will support raw material inventory by planning raw material purchases and working closely with the department supervisor to collaborate on the optimum production schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Act as the liaison between suppliers, engineering and manufacturing and shop floor personnel

• Develop vendor(s) to JIT raw material delivery

• Track year-over-year cost reductions

• Create optimum production schedule for departments

• Reconcile three way match between PO, Invoice, Receipt

• Work with production supervisor(s) on cycle counts

• Optimize raw material inventory

• Work closely with Area Supervisor and Director of Supply Chain on setup reduction, run sequence, and scheduling improvements

• Work with production team for optimal run quantities, taking into account both inventory value, and production time.

• Actively on the shop floor partnering with Production staff

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technical Discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience: 2-5 years experience procuring engineered metal components

Specific Skills:

• Ability to read blue prints

• Effective negotiation skills

• Ability to interact with all facets of management

• Highly organized with experience in a mixed volume procurement environment

• Familiar with a quick turn atmosphere where lead time is measured in single days

• Ability to interact with all facets of management

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc:

APICS certification preferred, Lean experience is a plus