Field Buyer II - Millwork

 

Can office out of: 

American Fork West Jordan Layton

 

PURPOSE

 

Drives negotiations for optimal pricing and quality standards in the development of purchasing agreements. Expedites orders to meet production and customer needs. Maintains on-going relationships with suppliers by securing bids and placing purchase orders.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares purchase orders. Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Adjusts purchasing by talking with locations to get more accurate and up-to-date information on present and future needs. Determines inventory levels by analyzing inventory reports on a daily basis. Provides product data as requested, including replacement cost updates as needed. Expedites delivery of goods to users.  Notifies receiving departments of incoming loads as needed. Identifies overstock items and looks for ways to reduce quantities that are beneficial to the company. Provides feedback on pricing of items based on established pricing strategies. Develops and establishes new and existing vendor relationships Measures and reviews supplier performance and leads supplier continuous improvement programs ensuring suppliers meet quality requirements and applicable regulatory requirements. Communicates market fluctuations and any related commodities problems. Other duties as assigned.

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

or Five (5) years of related experience,

or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

 

COMPETENCIES

Must be familiar with Excel Comprehensive knowledge of material management and procurement function  Skill in analyzing market trends Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and technical skills to interpret data, analyze trends, and provide solutions Strong negotiation skills Strong organizational and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Work is mainly in an office setting, but subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds. Occasional travel by car or plane may be required.