Top 6 Buyers and Purchasing Agents Jobs in Waterloo, IA

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Bossard North America —Cedar Falls, IA
- $48,000 - $50,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Buyer
Bossard Inc. —Cedar Falls, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Mid-level
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Buyer II
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Bossard North America —Cedar Falls, IA
Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.
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Buyer

Bossard North America -
Cedar Falls, IA

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Job Details

$48,000 - $50,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Quality control corrective actions
Supplier performance analysis
Computer operation
Communication with suppliers
Records maintenance
Contract review
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Inventory demand forecasting
Supplier corrective action implementation
Supplier market research
Sales analysis
Computer literacy
Regulatory compliance
Shipment tracking for distribution operations
Word embeddings
Data analysis skills
Production deviation management
Stock control methods
Contract performance monitoring
Purchase order management
Research
Mid-level
Supplier audits
Invoice payment processing
Bachelor's degree
Freight shipment tracking
Contractual compliance checks
Supply planning in materials management
Vendor relationship management

Full Job Description

Title: Buyer

Company: Bossard

Location: Cedar Falls, IA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $48,000-50,000, based on experience

Are you ready to work for a company that offers a range of opportunities to develop your career? Do you want to expand and develop your skills and capabilities in a dynamic, international business environment? Then Bossard is the company for you!

Bossard is a global leader in fastening technology and smart supply solutions, partnering with manufacturers across industries to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize production processes.

We are currently seeking a Buyer. Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer analyzes customer demand of products, initiates actions to procure needed materials, recommends schedule maintenance, expedites product as needed, manages data file for suppliers and pricing, and performs other routine purchasing duties.

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Researches inventory records to determine if parts on hand are in sufficient or excess quantities; develops action plans to rebalance the demand versus supply position.
Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.
Performs schedule maintenance based on an analysis of the information contained in the Facts Purchasing System.
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
Maintains appropriate records to support material acquisition decision and to perform related analyses as needed.
Performs such other tasks and special projects as may be assigned from time to time by the unit manager.
Use a combination of internal tools and reports, while communicating with Customer Relations and suppliers, to effectively expedite the delivery of product.
Manage Supplier Reject Notice (SRN’s) with assigned catalog product group to enable a timely disposition of non-conforming product.
Manage cost accountability process related to assigned catalog group(s).
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations
Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods.
Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and internet sites, and consult with other departments personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.
Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants to examine and learn about products, services and prices.
Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.
Process Corrective Actions related to assigned job duties.
Manage and process PPAP’s and PPW’S.
Other duties may be assigned.

Specifications and Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree with 1-3 years’ experience is desired or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer/System Skills

Intermediate proficiency in:
Microsoft Word and Excel
Outlook
ERP experience

Bossard Offers

Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Paid Holidays
Career Advancement Opportunities

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