Phoenix Stamping is a growing certified Veteran Owned Small Business with a family oriented work environment, great pay and benefits!  Our locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Wayne, IN, and Charlotte, NC have focused on the production of sheet metal and rod products for various industries since 1986. Through quality and service, our customer base has grown to cover all parts of North America including Canada and Mexico. To continue to improve upon quality and consistency, we continue to grow and add new capabilities, including highly automated manufacturing equipment.  We are seeking dynamic candidates who enjoy a fast-paced and team oriented work environment supported by a company with the motto "Customers first, employees always!"

Title: Buyer

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Job Purpose: Responsible for all Purchasing related activities for a specific plant location and assigned commodities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Assist in the planning and scheduling of daily purchasing requirements
• Determine appropriate stocking levels and frequency for re-ordering ongoing daily, weekly, and monthly orders
• Responsible for the material outsource and transfer order process between plants
• Develop and enhance vendor relationships through communication and continuous improvement
• Identify areas for process improvements within the department
• Continue current departmental efforts to reduce costs
• Process new Purchase Requisitions which includes quotes, research, comparable options, etc.
• Data Entry (Purchase Order, Packing List, Receiving Paperwork etc.)
• Monitor and coordinate shipments from suppliers to ensure materials are received on time
• Reconcile freight and materials invoices
• Communicate any material shortages to the team
• Perform physical inventory and cycle counts
• Work with AP to reconcile invoicing issues
• Demonstrate excellent customer service through active process management and communication to internal customers and suppliers
• Maintain expertise in assigned purchasing areas and maintain working knowledge of other purchasing areas through cross training. Provide backup to others as needed or requested
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures
• Support Purchasing department and perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods; Knowledge of metal stamping, cold-heading, machining or fabrication preferred
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen Events
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point
• Team player who enjoys challenging situations

Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.