Buyer

COMPANY PROFILE:
Local Company
Multiple Employer Awards for Best Place to Work!
Well established manufacturing company growing!
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Outstanding salary package, bonus potetial, full benefits, 401k and relocation for the right candidate.
Beautiful Southeast South Dakota, Great Outdoor Activities.
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:
Position handles purchasing for production related materials, along with cultivating the relationships with the new and existing supply base.
The Purchasing Specialist will need to understand blueprints, interpret specifications and have the ability to create Bill of Material structuring.
The Specialist will need to possess a positive attitude and look for innovate ways to continually meet or exceed our customer’s expectation, both internally and externally.
Required to participate in internal and external supplier development meetings.
Review planned materials reports and create purchase orders based on demands.
Monitor and review open purchase orders, send open reports to supply base weekly and correspondence with supply base on delays or changes impacting status.
COMMUNITY
One of the Country's Best Education States
Low to No Crime
Outdoor Recreation
Low Cost of Living, No State income Tax
Requirements
BACKGROUND PROFILE:

Minimum of Associates degree in business management or related field
Four or more years of experience in buyer/planner role, or equivalent
Must possess basic computer skills, including knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office programs
Individual must be able to work with little to no supervision after initial training period, showing a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and excellent work ethic.
Previous MRP/ERP experience required.