Job Description
About the job Buyer - Japanese Bilingual Preferred
Buyer - Japanese Bilingual Preferred
Griffin, GA
Job Summary:
Responsible for procurement of assigned direct materials, other production materials, maintenance items and assigned indirect purchases. Negotiates pricing and terms within guidelines. Supervises Purchasing Clerk.
General Functions & Specific Responsibilities:
- To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
- While performing any procedure, all associates must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
- Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
- Adhere to appropriate the companys operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. SOURCING & PROCUREMENT
- In conjunction with Japanese support, develop a plan for purchasing and control of coating materials
- Develop material forecasts, identify new vendors and negotiate pricing and terms; evaluate vendors
- Monitor and report on market information for assigned direct materials
- As required, negotiate pricing and terms for approved capital items; issue related P.O.
- Issue POs for raw material purchases in conjunction with Japan; control and adjust delivery dates as required; monitor import procedures; responsible for pre-payment process and tracking receipt of raw materials and invoicing
- For other material purchase, calculate usage and determine order quantity; approve orders and invoices prepared by procurement clerk including maintenance and repair items
- Manage inventories for assigned materials; participate in inventories
- Responsible for oversight of A/P and invoicing process for assigned materials
- As materials are received, inspect to verify quantity, quality and compliance with COA
2. QUALITY
- Determine counter measures and corrective actions for non-conforming items and defective materials
- Act as Document Control person for ISO initiatives; recommend new or improved procedures; assure compliance with ISO procedures
3. REPORTING
- On a weekly basis, report on progress towards assigned projects, issues and other initiatives
- Monthly inventory reporting
- Monthly cost reduction and cost control reports
4. OTHER/SUPERVISORY
- Supervise the activities of the Purchasing Clerk
- Recommend improvements to the process, cost savings initiatives, simplification of process, etc.
- Take responsibility and deal effectively with any irregular issues
Competencies/Specific Experience or Training Preferred: 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.
- Associates degree preferably in business or economics; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 to 5 years of similar experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
- Experience purchasing in an international import environment
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Certification or some credits towards CPP preferred
- Familiarity and work experience in an ISO environment preferred
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Must possess a positive, professional attitude and capable leadership skills
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply these skills to analytical and problem-solving situations at all levels of operations.
- Analytical and math skills to calculate usage rates and forecast accurately
- Equipment and Applications
- Standard office equipment such as word processors, phones, fax, etc
- Confident using MS Office suite with particular emphasis on Excel and spreadsheets
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