Buyer
The Baker Company, located in Sanford, ME, has led the industry in clean air, containment, and incubation technology for over 70 years.
Our products are used worldwide for scientific research, drug discovery, patient care, and more.
Join the Baker team and support sustainable, environmentally friendly laboratories.
The Buyer is responsible for the preparation, follow-up, and expediting of purchase orders, as necessary; establishing and maintaining a computerized accounting of all purchase order activity; and performing miscellaneous departmental functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation and follow up of all purchase orders:
Prepares purchase orders from MRP reports, and shop supplies requisitions for all materials and supplies noting costs, quantity, packing or shipping specifications and any delivery requirements or terms.
Source suppliers for standard materials and supplies according to price, quality, delivery, service and other specifications.
Checks all acknowledgements against purchase orders, resolves differences.
Resolves any issues with Supplier invoices and Purchase Order costs Expediting Purchase Orders:
New POs entered Close out orders POs pending Coordinates with vendors and expedites orders for materials, as necessary.
Revises any ship dates in the MRP system.
Communicates information to Production Control.
Establishing and maintaining a computerized Operating system:
Performs all data entry functions daily, maintaining and updated business system relative to all material/supplies POs, including revised orders, dates, prices, etc.
Enters all purchase order parts vendor, lead time, buyer code, and any pertinent data or related information in the business system.
Miscellaneous:
Collaborates with the Accounting Department for the preparation and completion of month-end inventory/supplies purchased and other required data for financial reporting.
Reconcile invoice discrepancies as required.
Prepare and follow up on charge backs and credits related to purchased goods.
Prepares work order and shipping documentation for materials or equipment sent out for repair or return.
Track open POs Identify and qualify new Suppliers.
Participates on Material Review Board for rejected material.
Collects and organizes MSDS sheets for material purchased and retains for reference.
Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.
Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people).
Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems.
Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material Participate in multifunctional group projects and new product development.
Performs other tasks as required.
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS Purchase price variance report Stock outages report Vendor on-time delivery and quality reporting Cost savings and avoidance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able sit/work on computer for extended periods of time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BS Degree in Business Administration and three (3) to five (5) years experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing facility.
Experience in the metal products or electronics industry.
APICS or NAPM certification is a plus.
Knowledge of ERP Buyer/Planner systems.
Strong organizational skills Detail oriented Exceptional Communication abilities with both internal and external Customers and Suppliers BENEFITS Medical Dental Health Reimbursement Account Flexible Spending Accounts Gym Membership Reimbursement Life Insurances Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Profit Sharing Paid Time Off And More! Sponsorship is not offered.
PI225766753 Recommended Skills Accounting Attention To Detail Business Administration Communication Coordinating Cost Reduction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our products are used worldwide for scientific research, drug discovery, patient care, and more.
Join the Baker team and support sustainable, environmentally friendly laboratories.
The Buyer is responsible for the preparation, follow-up, and expediting of purchase orders, as necessary; establishing and maintaining a computerized accounting of all purchase order activity; and performing miscellaneous departmental functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation and follow up of all purchase orders:
Prepares purchase orders from MRP reports, and shop supplies requisitions for all materials and supplies noting costs, quantity, packing or shipping specifications and any delivery requirements or terms.
Source suppliers for standard materials and supplies according to price, quality, delivery, service and other specifications.
Checks all acknowledgements against purchase orders, resolves differences.
Resolves any issues with Supplier invoices and Purchase Order costs Expediting Purchase Orders:
New POs entered Close out orders POs pending Coordinates with vendors and expedites orders for materials, as necessary.
Revises any ship dates in the MRP system.
Communicates information to Production Control.
Establishing and maintaining a computerized Operating system:
Performs all data entry functions daily, maintaining and updated business system relative to all material/supplies POs, including revised orders, dates, prices, etc.
Enters all purchase order parts vendor, lead time, buyer code, and any pertinent data or related information in the business system.
Miscellaneous:
Collaborates with the Accounting Department for the preparation and completion of month-end inventory/supplies purchased and other required data for financial reporting.
Reconcile invoice discrepancies as required.
Prepare and follow up on charge backs and credits related to purchased goods.
Prepares work order and shipping documentation for materials or equipment sent out for repair or return.
Track open POs Identify and qualify new Suppliers.
Participates on Material Review Board for rejected material.
Collects and organizes MSDS sheets for material purchased and retains for reference.
Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.
Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people).
Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems.
Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material Participate in multifunctional group projects and new product development.
Performs other tasks as required.
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS Purchase price variance report Stock outages report Vendor on-time delivery and quality reporting Cost savings and avoidance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able sit/work on computer for extended periods of time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BS Degree in Business Administration and three (3) to five (5) years experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing facility.
Experience in the metal products or electronics industry.
APICS or NAPM certification is a plus.
Knowledge of ERP Buyer/Planner systems.
Strong organizational skills Detail oriented Exceptional Communication abilities with both internal and external Customers and Suppliers BENEFITS Medical Dental Health Reimbursement Account Flexible Spending Accounts Gym Membership Reimbursement Life Insurances Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Profit Sharing Paid Time Off And More! Sponsorship is not offered.
PI225766753 Recommended Skills Accounting Attention To Detail Business Administration Communication Coordinating Cost Reduction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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