The Buyer position is responsible for managing all aspects of materials flow and maintaining control and accuracy over all materials, including all transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, physical inventories, cycle counts, stocking levels and cost to ensure that Graver’s inventory assets are protected at our Newark, NJ, manufacturing site
Job Summary
The Buyer position is responsible for managing all aspects of materials flow and maintaining control and accuracy over all materials, including all transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, physical inventories, cycle counts, stocking levels and cost to ensure that Graver’s inventory assets are protected at our Newark, NJ, manufacturing site.
Negotiate with suppliers, create positive relationships with suppliers, including establishing make and hold agreements, VMI and other strategies to reduce lead times for raw materials and increase inventory turns.
Comprehensive Benefit Package offered, including: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription), Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Group Insurance (Life, AD&D, LTD), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Plan, Pension Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Company Holidays.
Matching Summary
The Buyer position is responsible for managing all aspects of materials flow and maintaining control and accuracy over all materials, including all transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, physical inventories, cycle counts, stocking levels and cost to ensure that Graver’s inventory assets are protected at our Newark, NJ, manufacturing site.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage materials flow and inventory
Procure manufacturing and operational supplies
Negotiate with suppliers
Expedite orders with vendors
Resolve inventory discrepancies
Achieve inventory turn goals
Nice-to-have
Develop positive supplier relationships
Foster enthusiasm and cooperation
Drive results and meet deadlines
Continuous improvement participation
Key Requirements
Seven (7) years of experience in shipping, procurement and Inventory systems implementation and management
Three (3) years in a medium-size manufacturing environment