Buyer

SUMMARY:The buyer is responsible for the identification of suppliers and respective relationships needed to support VPC customers both internally and externally while maintaining cost, quality and delivery objectives.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Procurement/Production Support Place purchase orders using proper authorization policies i.e. MRP, engineering prelist etc… Closely monitors MRP exception messages and act upon those not in support of production, customer needs or inventory goals Aids in coordination of all procurement activities surrounding various commodities including expediting of needed material and oversight of late material or material with quality issues Helps ensure that all facets of the procurement program conform to government, ISO, VPC and other applicable regulations Provides production management, production planners and customer service information on any material delivery that will or could impact any current customer or potential orders, as well as any other possible effects (i.e., other part numbers impacted) Quote (RFQ) new items as needed ensuring best cost, quality and delivery are competitive and within the needs of the organization Coordinates all production efforts for customer orders, stocked items or other internal customer requirements against material availability, production capacity and request date for optimal levels of resource use, costing and delivery times Supports RNP processes and attends AQP meetings as needed Member of the Preferred Supplier Program (PSP), ensuring all standards for qualification are current and are maintained to meet changing customer requirements Evaluates vendors against the PSP standards and advised of performance on a periodic performance, including removal for non-performing vendors Periodically assists in reviewing and updating ISO procedures that are relevant to the procurement process Inventory Management Use of ABC policies to ensure turns are within defined limits Setup and maintain order policies/safety stocks to suit both business needs and inventory turns objectives on all responsible items Participate and help facilitate the implementation of ECN’s Ensure defective materials are properly transacted Follow policies governing stockroom procedures to ensure inventory accuracy is not compromised Supplier Management Identify/evaluate new and existing vendors to support various commodities based on quality, dependability, flexibility and pricing Ensures that vendors provide some degree of competitive advantage to VPC, such as pricing, dependability, flexibility and quality via measurable metric(s) to management Ensures all supporting documentation for vendor quotes, responses and other related information is maintained in historical records Address pricing and delivery issues Act as mediator between quality, engineering or other external departments and the supplier Facilitate supplier visits Manage supplier relationships Review supplier terms and conditions where applicable to risk management Monitor commodity trends price/availability and proactively communicate potentially adverse effects Cost Management Continuously reviews and updates item master file with current costs, lead times, purchasing notes and other pertinent vendor information Coordinates with accounts payable for invoicing verification Monitor and address PPV or IPV issues Work on cost down initiatives Performs other related duties as assigned by management.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and certifications for purchasing. Five years’ experience in a related field preferred. Certifications: ISM, NAPM and/or APICS preferred Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, MAPICS, internet and e-mail software. Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Access. MRP and AS400 experience are both a plusEEO Statement Virginia Panel Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.PI8d58c6d15b58-31181-39907942