KLM Careers · 4 months ago
Senior Buyer - Morgantown
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKLM Careers is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the daily operational aspects of purchasing in Morgantown. The role involves inventory management, purchase order processing, and coordination with vendors to resolve order discrepancies, ensuring efficient purchasing operations.
Human Resources
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for inventory replenishment based on established ERP reorder management parameters (i.e., reorder points, min/max, and lead times) to minimize stock outs and back orders for customer service and to avoid excess inventory. Inventory reorder management will be completed in conjunction with the VP of Supply Chain & Global Procurement based on assigned item grouping responsibility
Responsible for purchase order entry and placement via the ERP system. Performs QA on orders to help assure accuracy and contract compliance
Works with vendors to resolve daily order issues/discrepancies (i.e., pricing, back orders, etc.)
Processes purchase order confirmations and distributes exception information to the VP of Supply Chain & Global Procurement for decision-making and follow-up. Performs QA of all purchase orders to assure 100% execution of ERP system daily released orders
Performs purchase order expediting to assure timely goods and services delivery and to assure appropriate completed order closing in ERP system
Assists VP of Supply Chain & Global Procurement in establishing business processes that maximize the daily purchasing operations efficiency
Maintains contract understanding at a level that enables incumbent to answer routine questions related to product sources, pricing, ordering requirement, etc
Coordinates with Accounts Payable to assure purchase order/receiving/invoice discrepancy resolution
Maintains Open Order Report to agreed upon standards
Assists with the ERP functions utilization and updates data as assigned within the ERP system
Develops and maintains reports and documents as requested utilizing ERP system, Google Docs/Sheets
Attends meetings necessary to assist with contracting projects at direction of the VP of Supply Chain & Global Procurement and Managing Director
Coordinate inter-warehouse transfer of goods and document transfer to accurately complete the transaction
Assist the Warehouse with the various processes of physical inventory
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, meetings, workshops, etc
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder
Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required
Minimum of three (3) years purchasing experience
Ability to prepare reports, purchase orders, and correspondence related to purchasing
Strong problem-solving skills, highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team setting
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Proven ability to meet deadlines and follow directions
Preferred
Manufacturing industry experience
Company
KLM Careers
KLM Careers a full service executive direct placement firm. All our posted opportunities are current open position with major Corporations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase