Job description

***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***
***THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION*****

Job Description: Buyer

Location: Claremont, NH. Estimated travel: 5%

Reports To: Director – Supply Chain

Responsibilities:

· Place material and service purchase orders to meet production requirements, including blanket orders with supporting forecasts

· Maintain open purchase orders to keep planning systems updated with the necessary information such as critical dates

· Expedite materials as needed

· Participate in cost reduction projects

· Work with the planning manager on the validation of the Master Production Schedule (MPS)

· Assist with creating finite delivery schedules for raw materials and components based on the MPS

o This will require high communication skills with planning and production teams

· Participate in daily or weekly meetings with planning and production teams for the purposes of schedule adherence

· Respond to expedite requests from planning and/or customer service teams

· Works with and communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including:

o Suppliers

o Customer Service

o Engineering / Business Development

o Supply Chain

o Production

o Shipping and Receiving

· Working with appropriate managers, assists in the continuous improvement of the processes

· Perform all of the above with the utmost regard for

o Workplace safety

o Ethical standards for business conduct.

o Ethical and respectful treatment of all NHI stakeholders including customers, suppliers, employees, contractors, and the public in general.

Skills & Abilities

· Ability to analyze data and identify significant trends, issues, and patterns

· Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with suppliers and employees of all levels

· Proficient in managing own time and multiple concurrent activities

· Excellent computer skills with a focus on analyzing data sets and using data analysis tools such as MS Excel

Education & Experience

· BS/BA degree preferred with minimum 1 year purchasing experience in a production-manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Experience with ERP and purchasing systems, specific Great Plains ERP and RockySoft software experience is a plus

· Experience in an ISO certified company is a plus

· Experience with JIT/Kanban systems and MRP

· APICS Certification a plus

· CPM Certification a plus

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Claremont, NH 03743: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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