Buyer (G4)

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Bachelor's degree (Preferred).
• One to three (1-3) years of previous Buyer experience (Required)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (Preferred)
• Previous experience processing RFQ's and PO's (Required)
• Purchasing/Procurement Planners will not be ideal for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare purchase orders, submit requests for quotations (RFQ) and suggest course of action for procurement of requisitions for materials.
• Confirm day-to-day purchase orders.
• Ensure vendor invoices are documented and processed in a timely manner.
• Resolve order discrepancies and process returns to vendors.
• Communicate with suppliers on product costs and lead times/shipping dates.
• Support Accounting with closing End of Month.
• Act as internal point of contact (POC) for all open PO status requests from sales, production, R&D, and other departments as required.
• Daily maintenance of SAP and relevant reports (target files) to provide real-time status of raw and packaging material delivery dates.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of dietary/nutritional experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge in working with Microsoft Office (i.e.: Excel) and SAP (Preferred).
• Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
• Takes initiative and seeks additional training or direction as needed.
• Must be willing to abide by Cosmax NBT USA’s policies and procedures, including those that are safety-related.
• Self-motivated individual willing to work hard, able to work in a group and alone, and be quality conscious.
• Demonstrates a professional, team-first attitude toward work and co-workers.
• Ability to take direction and follow through.
• Ability to facilitate and maintain relationships between Cosmax NBT and vendors.
• Working knowledge of raw materials and packaging.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field (Preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous purchasing experience (Preferred).
• Knowledge of dietary/nutritional experience in a manufacturing environment (Preferred).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Working knowledge in working with Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
• Takes initiative and seeks additional training or direction as needed.
• Must be willing to abide by Cosmax NBT USA’s policies and procedures, including those that are safety-related.
• Self-motivated individual willing to work hard, able to work in a group and alone, and be quality conscious.
• Demonstrates a professional, team-first attitude toward work and co-workers.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a wide variety of equipment.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking of English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Manufacturing work environment. Constant physical activities are required for this position. Able to tolerate working environment with inside hot and cold temperatures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Activities include the ability to reach overhead, squat, and bend at the waist; the ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more; the ability to climb up and down stairs throughout a shift; tolerance of standing posture continuously during the shift; intense walking is involved. Dexterity for manipulating work materials; repetitive motion; proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. Ability to respond to safety signals, such as those generated by forklifts.
TRAVEL:
None
Cosmax NBT USA is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran