Buyer

Scope of Position:

Performs a wide range of commodity purchases to supply production and facility. Develops and/or maintains performance data gathering and feedback mechanisms. Dedicated to controlling costs and supports all initiatives to reduce inventory and inventory turns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: .

• Manage the procurement/purchasing activity, assesses vendor capabilities, develops vendor sources and evaluates vendor performance; Negotiates price and delivery; Resolves problems regarding delivery, pricing, returns, etc.
• Works with manufacturing and vendors to establish Kanban systems
• In charge of annual calculation of physical inventory
• Establishes and monitors, through the purchasing groups, an annual cost improvement program
• Balances buy quantities with delivery times to induce the most inventory turns practical
• Assures a supplier database is maintained, purchases are followed up and/or expedited when required. Ensures appropriate documents are used stating terms and conditions
• Reviews purchase requisitions for compliance with established procedures and policies
• Works with Mestek Supply Management team to effectively utilize existing national account agreements
• Reconciles discrepancies in receiving or other departments
• Prepare monthly expense reports
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested

• Bachelor's Degree or work experience equivalent.
• Prior experience in purchasing and materials a plus
• Must possess a high degree of maturity and integrity
• Ability to function under pressure
• Ability to use computer software, including Friedman, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
• Must be able to get along with others
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Must understand and enforce company policies
• Strong knowledge of Kanban, familiar with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques