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DTx Careers: Buyer
Summary of Responsibilities
The Buyer position is responsible for planning and purchasing assigned medium value, average complexity parts, components, supplies, equipment and services at the best terms, consistent with the company policy of high quality and competitive pricing to promote maximizing production output while minimizing inventory investments. Select, in conjunction with Quality Assurance and/or Engineering, approved vendors and negotiate purchase orders in response to material requirements (quantity and timing). Determine the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the Master Production Schedule and initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.
Summary of Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Plan and Purchase assigned parts at the best terms consistent with company policy, quality standards and schedules.
- Analyze the MRP Exception and Generation Reports daily, issue appropriate adjustments to delivery schedules to compensate for schedules and product design changes by utilizing pegging, FPO’s and replanning as necessary. Communicate with vendors to ensure that materials are delivered on a timely basis.
- Collaborate/coordinate with other departments (Manufacturing Engineering, Document Control, Design/Development Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing) to obtain proper requirements, specifications, delivery terms and costs for assigned products.
- Coordinate vendor adjustments regarding product quality, quantity and price discrepancies for assigned products. Interface with Accounting as required in this endeavor.
- Interview vendor representatives and visit plants to maintain Total Quality Control (TQC) relationships with suppliers and to develop new sources.
- Perform department and administration duties, including, but not limited to, meeting and preparation of control documents and reports.
- Provide guidance and direction to other department members in knowledge sharing as needed.
Coordinate EC implementation with the Materials Planning Department to ensure proper compliance with the most current Bill of Materials.
- Promote and participate in teamwork on a proactive basis.
- Study market trends and inform department management of any changes to maximize cost-effective investment of company funds.
- As assigned other duties by immediate supervisor
Qualifications
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
Associates Degree (A.A. or A.S.) &/or 10 years experience; or Bachelors degree (B.S. / B.A.) &/or 5 years experience and APICS or ISCM certification desirable. At lease 2 to 4 years of related experience preferably from within a manufacturing environment.
Compensation
Candidates will be compensated based on DTx’s current salary plan and will include participation in DTx’s highly competitive benefits plan. Visit our web site at DTx.com for a complete benefits summary. DTx is an EEO employer.
This is only a summary of the duties, responsibilities, and qualification required. Complete details will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview process. |
