Buyer - The Panther Group

The Panther Group is looking for motivated individuals to join the team as a Buyer working for a local manufacturing leader in machine automation. Apply Now!
 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong focus on distribution orders shipping directly from vendor to customer.
• Understand, establish, and issue Central Purchase Order System and Request for Quote (RFQ)
• Establish and maintain relationships with supplier base.
• Review quotes and blanket orders within scope of authority.
• Manage suppliers to verify compliance to purchase order requirements.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine the source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Problem-solving of procurement issues as they arise.
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Provide support to upper management to meet corporate goals, objectives, and projects.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts and leadership to achieve departmental, company, and individual goals and objectives.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Must have a “Can Do Attitude”.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or similar degree and 1+ year experience in distribution. Or Associate degree with 2+ years of experience in distribution. within distribution.

• Experience with ERP systems(s).
• NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have blanket orders and/or stocking agreement experience.

• Detail oriented.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong organizational and negotiating skills.