Buyer II

Company: ACS Solutions
Location: Hagerstown
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

ACS group has an immediate need for a [Buyer] with experience in trade documents and regulations. This is a 12 months contract opportunity and is located in [Hagerstown, MD]. Our client is a leading [Defense] company.Description:Onsite positionHours 8am-4:45pm but must be open to working 11:30am-8pm on occasion for time-off coverageRole is mainly focused on clearing shipping holds, tracking shipments and completing necessary trade agreements for international shipping, data entry, monitoring order queueSUMMARYResponsible for the procurement of goods and services from a class or family of suppliers in direct support of manufacturing operations, and strategic metrics. Primary contact with suppliers in the areas of supplier performance, engineering change implementation, flow of material, inventory control, and disposition of non-conforming goods on a given commodity team.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESExecute on select business conducted with suppliers and coordinate internal actions between supplier and the product.Communicate parts availability issues to appropriate buyer.Communicate inventory level set ups to PFEP Specialist.Communicate packaging issues to materials.Communicate pre paint parts issues to materials, buyer and zone team members.Create and present purchasing metrics to management.Participate in lean events.Assist Operations purchasing on root cause analysis team to fix material shortages and report on critical items.Ensure smooth cut in of change notices.Support new model introduction into production area.Support change in supplier shipping and packaging habits driven by purchasing.Assist in Kanban implementation to zone for purchased parts.Create spot buy and blanket orders with suppliers. Manage and maintenance MRP message activities.Part number setup files under purchasing control. Create debits memos, and credit memos as needed.Website communication and training with suppliers.Inventory control activities for material stored at suppliers.Shortage updates.Coordinate the proper flow of material into client .Support all procedures for government regulations and public laws.Provide feedback to manufacturing and purchasing management concerning potential problems that could affect manufacturing operations.Ensure purchase order is correct with regard to pricing and delivery.Ensure order is acknowledged by supplier.Address and resolve invoice issues.Support production and aftermarket groups. Communicate effectively with Tactical Buyers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSAssociates degreeInternship experienceExcel, OutlookComfortable working on computer and learning new systemsPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related fieldRelated experience

Keywords: ACS Solutions, Germantown , Buyer II, Other , Hagerstown, Maryland