We are seeking a remarkable Buyer to join our experienced team at EFC International in Saint Louis, MO.
Growing your career as a Full Time Buyer is a terrific opportunity to develop vital skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, analysis and have the right attitude for the job, then apply for the position of Buyer at EFC International today!
EFC International is looking for a Buyer to join the team at our St. Louis, MO Headquarters . They will be responsible for all purchasing (buying) and other purchasing support functions for an assigned group of suppliers and/or vendors; conducts daily purchasing activities to support company business objectives and customer needs. Excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively are essential skills. Experience with SAP or the automotive industry is a plus.
EFC International currently operates on a Hybrid schedule with the majority of work being performed remotely. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain and develop excellent relationships with vendors and serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned group of suppliers and vendors. Review purchase requisitions and assign source of supply to purchase. Complete assigned purchases utilizing daily Buy Report. Enter supplier confirmations into SAP system. Check on past due purchase orders. Expedite purchases and complete purchase order changes based on sales demand. Complete purchase order maintenance, reschedules and other purchase order changes based on customer demand and input from sales personnel. Maintain pricing, lead times, supplier quotes and other supplier documentation. Maintain the Material Master and the Info Record for assigned products, and other internal documentation as needed. Maintain records of business transactions and office activities. Contact and communicate with vendors on assigned products and product lines. Interface with sales personnel to help solve customer problems, resolve supplier and customer issues and support overall customer service initiatives. R esolve invoicing and transactional discrepancies with accounting. Resolve receiving discrepancies and material returns to suppliers. Order PPAP's per Quality Department's request. Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information including price, availability, and delivery schedules. Coordinate drop shipments and provide support as necessary on expedited shipping/logistics. Initiate and participate in purchasing improvement and cost reduction programs. Participate in inventory control and planning using demand planning, safety stock, forecast, and collaborating with sales personnel. Review blueprints and quotes for accuracy Source new products and parts and initiate Request for Quotes with potential and existing suppliers. Research and evaluate new potential suppliers. Work on special projects as required or directed by management. Possesses and follows behavioral competencies and necessary skills to achieve overall company desired results and expectations. Helps create and foster a collaborative and team-based environment and culture across all functional departments within EFC. Identify and work with management team to address any issues that are creating barriers to an optimal work environment for all staff. The EFC Difference allows us to deliver a unique, customized combination of: Connections, Expert People, Engineering, Quality, Local Support | Global Presence, Logistics, giving EFC the flexibility to adapt to each customer's unique needs and requirements. We solve problems. Benefits of working as a Buyer in Saint Louis, MO:
? Career Growth Potential
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Advantageous package
