Associate Buyer
Company: Exactech
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities (Key Deliverables):Place purchase
orders.Work directly with suppliers and process returns.Develop and
maintain good vendor relations.Resolve problems, reconcile vendor
returns and expedite order deliveries.Work with Quality control,
logistics and material handling when vendor return issues
arise.Periodically review purchasing requirements and place orders
consistent with demand. Adjust purchasing plan based on planning
and forecasting inputs.Follow up with suppliers to assure on-time
delivery utilizing expedite and de-expedite reports. Communicate
delivery dates with other Exactech personnel.Evaluate suppliers
monthly on delivery performance and with QA provide supporting data
for supplier performance rating and forecasts where
appropriate.Understand and follow all SOP's for the purchasing
area.Lead RFQ & RFP (Request for Quote and Request for Proposal)
activities and supplier selection based on agreed criteria.Perform
spend analysis, market research to identify best suppliers for the
requirement.Collaborate with sourcing manager to develop &
implement sourcing changes and negotiate supply
contracts.Responsible for ensuring supply of material order and
replenishment.Generate periodic reporting on demand - supply gaps,
cost savings, stock out events, supply chain parameters.Know and
apply the Quality System and any appropriate Federal and
International standards.Assist and support other employees, teams,
and sales personnel as necessary.Job
Requirements:Education:---Associate's Degree from an accredited
institution required; Bachelor's Degree
preferred.Experience:Minimum 2 years purchasing experience in a
manufacturing environmentFour years' experience in purchasing/buyer
role in lieu of degreeProficient with MRP systems and other source
to pay toolsFunctional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QAD, SharepointTime
managementExcellent Communication Skills (verbal &
written)Analytical SkillsExperience with MFG/Pro or related MRP
system.Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentEqual Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe
contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Exactech, Gainesville , Associate Buyer, Professions , Gainesville, Florida
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