Associate Buyer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:  

• Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliersand manage PO Actions inweeklybasis 

• Generate and manage purchase order releases forindirect materials, services, andCapex,may support production releases 

• Monitor, track, and provide feedback to accurately communicate the PO Status 

• Maintain and set up parts in ERP as needed(Preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, NCNR) 

• Work with ProcurementManager/Direct of Supply Chain to obtain authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materialsliability   

• Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact yet minimizing unfavorable PPV & excessinventory  

• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items related to quality, receiving issues, ECO, and NCR including returns tosuppliers 

• Execute contractchanges 

• ExecutePFEP (Planfor Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory,i.e., Kanban,Breadman) changes recommended by Commodity Manager/Procurement Manager/Director of Supply Chain 

• Adhere to supplier approval and reviewprocesses 

• Manage stock levels of shop floor consumables, office supplies andequipment 

• Monitor,maintain and replenish common consumable’sarea 

• Review packing slips for accuracy of products,put awaymaterials, and approve invoices 

• Daily walk about to ensureappropriate stock levels of needed supplies &consumables 

• Credit cardbuys and expensereports 

• Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not owned by commoditymanagement 

• Work with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager to resolve invoiceissues 

• Support Buyers onprocurement activities 

• May perform otherduties and responsibilities as assigned by theManager 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain isrequired or related field.

• Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal  

• Proficiency inoperating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and relatedsoftware  

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)  

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills  

• Self-motivated team player, able to work well underpressure  

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks andresponsibilities 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS: 

Physicaland/or MentalDemands 

While performing the duties of this job, theemployeeis regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feeloffice equipment,objects, tools, or controls. Theemployeeis regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Theemployee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working Conditions 

The working environment isgenerally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. Theemployee must wear designated PPE whererequired. Otherwise, office/business casual attire isappropriate. 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $20.00- $27.00 per hour; a shift differential may also be provided depending on the work hours.  Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email Accessibility@creationtech.com. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.