- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Tonawanda
Description
Carrier Processing Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment solutions. Please visit us at https://www.cpeg.com/ to see the full scale of our product lines and solutions including the diverse family of brands who make up our portfolio.
We are looking for a full-time Buyer at our Tonawanda, NY location. This is an onsite position that is responsible for sourcing, selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for materials and services. Additionally, the Buyer is responsible for the timely planning, scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Run report in ERP system and export, extract, and manipulate data to review and purchase material demand.
- Send out requests for quotes (RFQs) as needed to external vendors/suppliers.
- Monitor RFQ status and follow up as necessary.
- Make decisions on where to purchase based on lead times and pricing. Compare pricing to job material estimate as needed.
- Enter vendor contract and pricing into ERP system based on vendor quotes as needed.
- Create and disseminate purchase orders (POs) with all relevant details.
- Collect and file order acknowledgments for each PO and ensure that all relevant information is accurate and will satisfy customer/internal production needs.
- Ensure that all dates, details, and information are entered in a timely manner into ERP system and update with changes when necessary.
- Follow up on outstanding orders and expedite as needed.
- Work with various departments, such as Accounting/Finance, Quality Control, and Project Engineering on issues that arise during the life cycle of a PO including but not limited to invoicing issues, quality issues, supplier service issues, expedites, cancellations, substitutions, and exceptions.
- Report any issues that may affect a job to Management and Production.
- Attend and participate in team meetings/huddles.
- Communicate material updates/delays to Operations and Production.
- View and interpret bills of materials and engineered drawings as needed.
- Work with Shipping & Receiving on material non-conformances such as shortages, damages, overages, and non-conforming materials, file carrier claims as necessary and work with suppliers on resolution which may include facilitating returns, replacements, repairs, expedites or cancellations. Log and track status as required in ERP system.
- Assist with and/or coordinate inbound shipping as needed.
- Schedule and host meetings with external vendors/ suppliers as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality, customer-focused perspective, and professionalism in all aspects of the job.
- Support Purchasing team and execute miscellaneous tasks as required.
Requirements
- Education: Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Working experience in a related field may be considered in lieu.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.).
- Experience with ERP systems is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Capable of analyzing data, problem solving, and decision making.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to understand proper handling of all paperwork required in department.
- Basic math including, but not limited to, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals. Understanding of mathematical formulas required to perform job.
- Knowledge of general manufacturing safety rules and proper use and handling of job related safety equipment.
- Working knowledge of bills of materials and engineered drawings preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with specialized Quality Assurance documentation preferred but not required.
