GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

　　The main role of the Buyer is review and purchase material, hardware, and supplies through the ERP system. This role is responsible for preparing and placing purchase orders, managing supply amounts and schedules, and monitoring the supplier performance. This role works closely with Operations to ensure production schedule can be met with the resources available. Buyer must be able to organize, record and report all material needs and update the ERP system with the latest information. 

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　1. Purchasing

　　a) Negotiate directly with vendors to secure terms, pricing, and lead time.

　　b) Process requisitions and order requirements.

　　c) Manage supply chain to support production schedule.

　　d) Continually communicate the needs of the company and the supply chain to achieve mutual success.

　　e) Review requisitions, purchases and estimates to identify areas of potential cost reduction to improve profitability.

　　f) Create, track and expedite purchase orders as needed to support production.

　　g) Assist with the receipt of purchased materials and services, keeping detailed records of purchases.

　　h) Effectively and efficiently communicate progress and disruptions in the supply chain by reporting the status of all open orders.

　　i) Research and develop new suppliers to improve supplier base.

　　j) Demonstrate effective communication with all levels of management and the team.

　　2. Quality Assurance

　　a) Perform training and adherence to all purchasing procedures.

　　b) Maintain quality objectives and processes including documentation.

　　c) Participate in CAPA and NC investigations as needed and support continuous improvement activities.

　　3. Logistics

　　a) Follow all in-bound routing guidelines and ensure the most economical transport of product.

　　b) Understand the process workflow of receiving and lot control requirements. 

　　PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

　　Prior experience with outsourcing product and equipment is a plus.Prior experience with planning to ensure that product is ordered/received to meet customer deadlines is a plus.QUALIFICATIONS

　　Associate or bachelor's degree, preferred, or equivalentPrefer experience with outsourcing and planning & purchasingOTHER REQUIREMENTS

　　Strong communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JobBOSS) preferredProficient math skillsTime management and organizational skillsAbility to exercise independent judgement and make sound decisionsTake ownership and operate with minimal supervisionAbility to prioritize in a fast-paced environmentKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

　　Key performance indicators, or KPIs, are a set of quantifiable measurements used to gauge overall long-term performance of a company, department, or position. KPIs specifically help determine achievements as they compare performance to a set of targets, objective, or goals. The following KPIs apply to the position and/or department applicable to this job description:

　　Supplier Product QualitySupplier On Time DeliveryRevenue/Expense RatioCOGS/Sales RatioCredit termsJIT Inventory ManagementBENEFITS

　　SAS/TTH offers the following benefits:

　　401(k) matching

　　Health insurance and HSA

　　Voluntary life insurance

　　Dental and vision insurance

　　ST/LT disability

　　Paid time