Buyer

10 Arthur Drive, Panama City FL

Description

Merrick Industries is a privately-owned manufacturing business based in Lynn Haven, Florida. Our strength is built on our most important resources – our people and our customers. We support a culture that communicates openly and frequently; that is dedicated to personal and corporate growth. A culture that rewards excellence and does not accept mediocrity. A culture that acts, and is above all, honest. Our commitment and direction allow us to provide the best products and services to our customers. Merrick Industries is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status. Merrick offers excellent benefits and wages commensurate with your experience. Apply online at. SUMMARY Responsible for purchased and outsourced material planning process from receipt of buy plan to interaction with Sales/Engineering/Contracts/Manufacturing and placement of purchase order with vendors. Provides support after purchase to production and management as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Receives initial requisition; review particular specifications and requirements with involved engineering or manufacturing personnel to make certain quantity and quality meet job-manufacturing expectations • Chooses and negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements. • Monitors computer system demands and expedite open orders. • Interacts with and notifies all interested parties of updated status on delivery expectations and deadlines. • Establish principled supplier relationships that ensure best price and delivery. • Receives and interviews vendor representatives to discuss matters of mutual interest such as resolving discrepancies and monitoring delayed shipments. • Regularly updates records of suppliers' products as well as any improvements they report that might make their goods more acceptable to Merrick. • Monitors vendor performances as it applies to the Merrick purchasing procedure and Third Party Risk Management Program (TPRMP). Publishes results of the program and recommend changes to procedures and policies to enhance the vendor program. • Maintains and monitors off-site inventory and manufacturing. Apply cost savings and avoidances. Report cost savings to Supervisor. Handles rejects in a timely fashion. • Continually updates debit memos and credits with accounting. • Takes the responsibility for the blanket purchase order program ensuring proper and timely contract negotiation and renewal. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Business and a minimum of one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.