Senior Buyer- Hardeeville, SC

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Buyer in Hardeeville, SC!

Pay: $75,000 Annually

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery.
• Cultivates the relationship between KBRS Inc and the suppliers managed.
• Negotiates rates and unit costs within the area of responsibility.
• Prepares requisitions, purchase orders, and quote requests and is responsible to ensure that correct documentation is supplied to all vendors such as terms and conditions, and other related documentation.
• Procures materials and services with or without the aid of an MRP system.
• Identifies new vendors and assists in the qualification of those vendors.
• Manages and resolves problems regarding delivery, quality, and pricing promptly.
• Track, maintain, and update lead times for items ordered.
• Expedites purchase orders to meet the best deliveries. Communicates with other departments regarding delivery expectations.
• Identifies all non-performance of suppliers, initiates corrective action, and follows up to ensure acceptable resolution.
• Proactively identifies shortages and shipping delays and escalates as necessary to meet the schedule.
• Resolves discrepancies related to Purchase orders and Vendors' Invoices.
• Maintains reports and analysis as necessary.
• Proactively maintains all open Purchase orders: ship date management, past due purchase order management, and purchase order acknowledgment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or an equivalent degree is required.
• Four to six years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing/facility environment.
• Experience working with an ERP-based system.
• Experience in purchasing for multiple sites or in the chemical industry is a plus.
• Strong team development and ability to support the other departments and gain their cooperation and respect.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills including strong Microsoft Office skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Sick/Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Development & Training