Job Title: Buyer   Department: 111-Manufacturing Indirect

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager    Pay Type: Exempt

About Us:

MP Equipment, a Midera company, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state-of-the-art processing equipment for our partners in the food industry. We specialize in providing further-processing solutions—from consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Our cutting-edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high-capacity further processing lines.

Job Summary:

To lead in the planning and carrying out of all purchasing activities with the goal of meeting all delivery deadlines pertaining to sales orders or jobs, while maintaining budgeted costs and product levels.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Monitor Purchasing re-order list for new customer orders and requirements.

· Prepare and send RFQs (request for quotes) to suppliers.

· Negotiate better pricing whenever possible.

· Issue Purchase Orders and manage the confirmation process.

· Monitor POs to be sure items are delivered on time with correct quantities.

· Work closely with Customer Service to update costs and lead times in M1.

· Provide status updates to Customer Service regarding backorders.

· Assist Accounts Payable with invoice reconciliations.

· Purchase shop supplies and items for facility maintenance.

· Be able to manage on-site supplier vending machine programs i.e. MSC

· Identify opportunities for cost savings and record them in the Cost savings spreadsheet.

· Conduct meetings with suppliers for problem resolution. 

· Issue and track VCAR’s(vendor corrective action requests) for specific supplier nonconformities and/or deficiencies in performance. Must be able to drive to solution.

· Assist in training and helping develop the Jr Buyer

· Limit delays to Receiving Department by ensuring both Buyer duties are complete, and suppliers are compliant with what is required post-Purchase Order issue.

· Must be able to cost justify proposed purchases for future cost cutting.

· Any other duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:

· Intermediate MS Office skills

· Strong knowledge of inventory management systems

· Must work well in a diverse and fast-paced environment while interacting with all levels of staff with a high degree of professionalism and positive demeanor.

· Demonstrates the initiative and ability to work independently.

· Must possess a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and complete tasks quickly and accurately by the deadline.

· Strong judgment and decision-making skills.

· Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Be committed, professional and able to maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

· Problem solving.

· Strong data entry skills with basic knowledge of database concepts.

· Performs other related duties/projects as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

· Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

· Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

· Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

· Properly perform root cause analysis on Procurement related problems

· Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

· Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

· Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

· Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities.

· Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

· Inspecting Materials -- Inspecting materials to identify nonconformities and opportunities.

· Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Education and Experience:

· College graduate or equivalent experience

· Ability to work extended hours and rotating on-call evenings.

· The ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate to the Gainesville area before starting work.