Hybrid Buyer presso Array Tech, Inc.

Job Description:

Buyer with Supply Chain / Procurement experience needed!

Job Summary:

As the Buyer, you will make sure our manufacturing/fabricating team has the resources they need when they need them to meet customer requirements. This means planning and procuring components and raw materials in support of material requirements planning (MRP) based on production schedules and customer needs. You will analyze MRP requirements, negotiate with suppliers, place POs, and follow up on delivery dates. This position involves closely collaborating with manufacturing, shipping/receiving, and project management to avoid any adverse production impact from supplier delivery delays.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Convert MRP requirements to purchase orders

• Create and manage purchase orders and requests for quotes

• Ensure on-time receipt of materials for manufacturing operations

• Review any drawing exceptions with engineering team

• Expedite material

• Analyze, adjust, and optimize product and component inventory levels

• Maintain the integrity of MRP parameters (e.g., lot/order size, lead time, safety stock, etc.)

• Coordinate quality issues with suppliers and manage returns

• Position may require some evening and weekend hours

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning and procurement

• 3+ years Microsoft Excel experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior SAP “by-design” or similar MRP planning system experience

• APICS/NAPM Certification

• Metal/steel fabrication background

• Experience in procurement of metals

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, independent judgment and organizational skills

• Strong negotiating, planning, time management and communications skills

• Knowledge of metallurgical specifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and technical specifications

• Ability to work effectively across multiple organizations in a fast-paced, smaller company environment

• Proven track record of delivering products

At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business. 

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.