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Winding's Inc Buyer in New Ulm, Minnesota
POSITION SUMMARY: The Buyer is responsible for executing the purchasing process to ensure quality materials, supplies and services are available for use when required. The buyer negotiates supplier terms, pricing and delivery by utilizing tools that provide inventory demands, quality requirements and scheduling needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for satisfying procurement requirements associated with repeat part numbers and LCR purchases which include: o Contract Review participation o Bill of material review o Obtaining supplier quotations o Prepare and maintain purchase orders from placement to reconciliation; ensuring quality and on time delivery are met Place, prepare and maintain purchase orders for supplies and services initiated by Material Requisitions: including safety supplies, maintenance supplies and equipment. May be required to research and identify reliable suppliers for new materials, products, and processes. Analyze material reports for production needs and maintain inventory levels, which include: Expired materials report Support the recovery of any material delays that may affect the production schedule, which may include: o Exception reports o Reject tickets o Expedite requests Process supplier non conformances and corrective action requests. Process purchase orders for customer supplied materials as needed. Collaborate with multiple departments across the entire organization, including, but limited to: Sales, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Facilities and Finance. Participate and contribute to department L-10 meetings. Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all activities are compliant with all Quality System Requirements.