The DAVIS Companies has partnered with a leader in the Control Panel industry by securing a Buyer to join their team. This opportunity is located in the North metro.

Responsibilities:

• Create purchase orders for variable cost job materials
• Inventory Re-Order Report – Min/Max based
• Job Specific – Using ERP automation (PO Wizard) to purchase “direct to job”
• Consignment Replenishment – ERP generated reports to pay for consumed consigned material
• Update purchase order confirmation due dates to aid in supplier performance review as well as catch late deliveries that will impact production
• Analyze material shortage reports and expedite material as required to prevent seeking management approval for expedites fees
• Evaluate excess material reports, and de-expedite orders when needed to optimize the flow of incoming inventory
• Alert production supervisors and warehouse manager of known shortages that will impact the production or kitting processes via automated scheduling and tracking reports.
• Prepare and submit bid packages to approved suppliers to obtain price and lead time information for support of new quotations and production needs
• Manage/Maintain relationships between company and distributors, manufacturer’s representatives, and manufacturers to ensure accurate pricing, good quality, and a high level of customer service.

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field from a four-year college or university and 1-3  years of responsible buying experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Requires accurate, timely and effective purchasing skills and the ability to review, verify and process requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Proficient with Windows based ERP/MRP systems 
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel