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Belvac · 1 week ago

Technical Buyer

Lynchburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Belvac is a global leader in the 2 piece aluminum beverage can industry, dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and high-performing machinery. The Technical Buyer will manage purchase orders for components, liaise with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery while supporting various departments within the company.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Create and distribute Purchase Orders for assigned components and capable of consolidation in MRP as needed

Capable of reviewing usage history, current requirements, BOMs, and lot size pricing to determine the most optimal purchase quantity

Responsible for on-time delivery of all purchase orders placed

Ensure purchase order confirmations are received for all purchase orders

Expedite / De-expedite orders to meet changing needs in delivery requirements

Act as liaison between Supplier and Belvac

Responsible for disposition and return/disposal of Non-conforming Purchase Parts under buyer code

Monitor supplier pricing changes and coordinate with Commodity Manager / Global Sourcing to minimize cost impact

Work with Supplier to help schedule and prioritize jobs as needed

Stay aware of Supplier’s available capacity and move jobs to secondary suppliers as needed to hit required dates

Work with suppliers and Global Sourcing to shift work between suppliers if necessary

Help address Supplier deviations

Monitor and recommend changes to safety stock, minimum order quantities, and lot size order by part or commodity

Responsible for timely distribution and research necessary, with follow-through for all Change Orders received, and Add/delete reactions. Expected to provide cost impact and inventory impact of Add/Deletes, as well as recommendations for disposal, and back-up for proper scrap disbursement

Understand and use Inventory, Manufacturing, Engineering and Financial systems

Aid in achieving cost savings targets while meeting inventory turn requirements

Qualification

MRPERP system experienceTechnical ability to read drawingsAPICS CertificationMicrosoft OfficeService ExcellenceProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Required

A detailed understanding of basic production control/planning (MRP) Microsoft Business Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical field; and a minimum of 1 year of purchasing and/or sourcing experience machined and/or casted components – OR –

Associate degree in a business or technical field; and a minimum of 5 years of purchasing and/or sourcing experience in a Manufacturing environment – OR –

Technical ability to read drawings is required

ERP system experience required

Proficient in Microsoft Office required