Buyer/Planner - Entry Level (Sales)

SUMMARY:
The Entry Level Buyer / Planner function at Alloy Precision Technologies (APT) reports to the Director of Manufacturing Services, with a dotted line to the Buyer/Planner. Because of the integral nature of this position with all other departments, an open, team approach to all activities is very important.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Setup and maintain suppliers according to AS9100 standards as well as maintain all tangible files.
Cultivate new sources for supplies and products
Work with Accounting to resolve price discrepancies when necessary
Continuously follows up on deliveries
Research, select and purchase quality products and materials
Perform process of replenishing repeatable goods, by creating purchase orders
Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
Maintains information from POs and addresses questions, issues, and discrepancies as they arise
Responsible for forecast changes on future demand requirements and assisting inventory planners
Coordinate with inventory team, management and warehouse team as required
Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position