EXPEDITOR / BUYER

Job Title : EXPEDITOR / BUYER

Primary Job Functions :

• Act as a liaison between various departments and company suppliers, directing shipments to the correct location and arranging for timed deliveries.
• Oversee and facilitate the smooth flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production or shipping schedules.
• Expedite assigned purchase orders to ensure all requirements specified in the purchase order are accomplished.
• Assist Accounts Payable in resolving invoice issues with suppliers.
• Manage returns to suppliers due to quality issues and coordinate replacements.
• Perform essential functions required by the job.

Secondary Job Functions :

Source vendors of material, equipment or supplies, determine product availability, lead times, pricing and payment terms

Prepare and process purchase orders for material, equipment and supplies

Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy

Ensure on-time delivery from all suppliers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven experience as an Expeditor or similar role

Familiarity with purchasing components, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Experience in a production environment is a plus

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and familiar with inventory software

Strong communication and negotiation skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands :

Hours : Mon-Fri 7 : 00 a.m. – 4 : 00 p.m. Week : 40+ Hours Lunch : 1 hour

Some overtime may be required with prior approval by management.)

Sitting : 90%

Standing & Walking : 10%

Environment :

Indoors / Office

Stress :

High

Performance Standards :

Monthly Metrics. Example : Vendor On-Time Delivery