Junior Buyer

**About Kerr Industries**

**About the Position**

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The Buyer will be responsible for a wide variety of functions critical to the continued success and effectiveness of the business’ materials group.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, managing deliveries, and verifying all transactions
- Review requirements continuously to ensure accuracy and that data consistently meets the needs of the business
- Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with the company suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standard of professionalism
- Work with Supply Chain Liaison to handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems
- Interface with QA team with regards to supplier non-conformances
- Authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals as set by management
- Maintain accuracy of stock code information within an ERP system, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.
- Work with engineering, production schedulers, and production managers to resolve inventory related issues in order to maintain production utilization.
- Other duties as required

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in sourcing/supply chain management/New Product Introduction support or equal relevant experience
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills with strong work ethics
- Good knowledge and experience with ERP
- Capable of analyzing information from multiple data sources such as SharePoint, Microsoft NAV
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, under pressure, while managing multiple tasks
- Organized and detail oriented, with the initiative to drive projects to completion.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills

**Preferred Education, Experience and Skills**
- Off-shore vendor management (this is “preferred” and not “Required”)
- Understanding of MRP and demand-pull scheduling practices is desirable
- Proficient in reading and understanding technical documents and drawings is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, to work well under pressure and to handle multiple tasks
- Interest in the automotive and/or law enforcement industries