Buyer

**NO C2C**

We strive to be Your Future, Your Solution to accelerate your career!

Saige Partners is hiring for a Buyer in the Cedar Rapids area! 

If you are interested in this position, please APPLY NOW or send your resume directly to hwohlers@saigepartners.com.

DETAILS:

• Direct hire, permanent position
• Pay Rate: Flexible, depending on experience
• Shift Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
• Job Location: Williamsburg, IA

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of related purchasing and/or manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP software
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Shipping experience is a plus
• Fourth Shift ERP experience a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly responsible for the execution of the supply chain from suppliers to the company
• Buyers manage and maintain the the demand releases to suppliers and negotiate purchases from selected suppliers
• Maintain the supplier and part-specific data in the MRP system
• Manage releases and follow up on deliveries in a timely manner
• Resolve shipping nd invoicing discrepancies to ensure proper A/P execution
• Select and vet potential suppliers for specific commodities and products
• Engage in negotiations for price, terms, quality and quantities
• Mange the supplier relationship including rewarding or penalizing suppliers for good performance or infractions and non-compliance
• Identify and realize cost savings using constructive negotiation techniques and sourcing decisions
• Studies market prices and trends, industry developments and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities
• Monitor new projects through the organization and recommend ways to streamline movement of materials and information through the supply chain
• Ensures suppliers follow any relevant and controllable environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with regulatory agencies
• Directly participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design and implement various forms for department product ordering to increase efficiency/correctness
• Coordinate and issue Product and Repair Returns to be taken to Repair Department for shipping
• Administer and promote the Electronic Requisition Program