Materials Buyer Job Description
Materials buyer
provides materials support by coordinating and scheduling material purchase orders based on MRP output and evaluation of reports.
Materials Buyer Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective materials buyer job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included materials buyer job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Resolving price discrepancies
Seeking out savings opportunities while maintaining quality standards
Participating in storeroom physical inventory
Ensure the alignment between R&I and Operations on the Category sourcing strategies
Lead Internal and External Benchmarking
Local suppliers in compliance with L’Oreal standards for Quality, Supply, competitiveness, innovation and Sustainability
Local Raw Material grades that answer to the “accessible innovation” L’Oreal strategy
Reference and Integrate the new suppliers, by applying the L’Oreal “Welcome On Board” process
Secure new Raw Materials through to first industrial deliveries (risk analysis, negotiation, capacity monitoring)
Keep a sound and ethical relationship with supplier
Materials Buyer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Materials Buyer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, CPIM, CPM, CPSM, CIPS, APIC, ISM, C.P.M, NAPM, CSCP
Education for Materials Buyer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the materials buyer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Business, Engineering, Business/Administration, Education, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Management, Associates, Economics, MBA
Skills for Materials Buyer
Desired skills for materials buyer include:
Oracle r12 platform
Materials and materials flow within a manufacturing environment
MS Word
PowerPoint
SAP
Excel
Excel and PowerPoint
Assigned commodities and associated supplier base
Bills of material
ERP/ MRP systems
Desired experience for materials buyer includes:
Creating and managing purchase orders in support of CEC operations
Act as back up for reception and outgoing miscellaneous shipments
Must demonstrate comfort and proficiency with the use of computers and other electronic mediums including and understanding of word processing and spreadsheet software
Must be self-motivated and demonstrate a strong work ethic
Must possess the ability to lift up to 55 pounds
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration with a major in Management, Operations or Materials or equivalent experience
Materials Buyer Examples
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Materials Buyer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of materials buyer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for materials buyer
- Analyze quotations, contracts, to ensure that proposals meet with the company’s standards, government regulations and accepted trade practices
- Initiates projects that eliminate non-value added activities, increase quality and service and reduce costs
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry background preferred
- Support stores, mill operations and maintenance through supervision of stores inventory services
- Manage Repair/Rebuild Process
- Review MRP/Reservations Purchase Requisitions
- Renumber of temporary material numbers
- MRP reorder twice per week
- Investigate and process inventory deletions and obsolescence requests when identified
- Focus on material description corrections
Qualifications for materials buyer
- PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada) Training
- Prior inventory management or warehouse experience
- 1+ year of electronic component purchasing experience
- Working knowledge of procurement procedures and negotiation practices
- Working knowledge of purchasing using Oracle MRP software
- A degree holder with minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience in strategic procurement of indirect materials in general or corporate services in specific
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Materials Buyer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of materials buyer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for materials buyer
- Deletion of all material masters for store stock items at plant level
- Review materials for reference to equipment BOM’s based on historical usage information
- Review min/max stocking levels
- Coordinate return/cancellation purchase orders with MRP Coordinator
- Resolve unidentifiable material on MRP run and communicate with Coordinator/Supplier
- Support Centralized MRP Process
- With little supervision executes buying strategies and analyzes market and industry conditions
- Assists with development of supply recommendations
- Communication with suppliers - packaging, min/max planning
- Participate in the development of the requirements as outlined in the statement of work
Qualifications for materials buyer
- Minimum of one year experience in hospital purchasing and general stores
- Complete fluency in German and English a must
- Must be able to work during Altlußheim working hours – 8 AM – 5 PM Central European Time (CET)
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Materials Management or Stores related field
- High School graduation or equivalent and three (3) years progressively responsible procurement experience
- If not already certified, must obtain certification as outlined above within eighteen (18) months of employment
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Materials Buyer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of materials buyer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for materials buyer
- Purchases assigned items at the best price from reliable sources, following established standards for quality, quantity, and other factory requirements of the business
- Assists in assessing their key markets, performance of suppliers in those markets, explore new entrants and new technology
- Establishes and maintains a harmonious relationship with vendors or prospective vendors in order to enhance the performance and reputation of the company
- Follows-up and expedites orders to obtain proper, on—time delivery
- Assists with back orders and resolution of match and hold reports to resolve pricing and quantity discrepancies
- Advises management of improvements on standard materials and equipment, price changes, marketing changes and source changes
- Manages interpersonal relationships with supplier
- Supports Company's initiatives for selecting minority owned and small disadvantaged suppliers
- May investigate new sources of supply for assigned purchased materials
- May liase with supplier for special equipment configurations as needed
Qualifications for materials buyer
- May provide input and assistance in managing vendor relationships
- Generate purchase orders while acting as liaison between company and suppliers for Corporate and Distribution Center orders
- Negotiate pricing for services and raw materials with suppliers that do not fall under a Commodity Manager
- Meet with new and existing vendors to discuss existing business, potential for new business, supply issues and cost reduction opportunities
- Address invoice discrepancies for Corporate Office
- Support Purchasing Manager and Commodity Manager on projects and day-to-day activities
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Materials Buyer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a materials buyer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for materials buyer
- Create and maintain detailed vendor/supplier information regarding contact, account numbers and order avenues
- Be a proactive contributor to cross-functional teams concerned with product development, process improvement and cost reduction
- Be involved in all new product initiatives requiring supplier sourcing
- Provide direction to the purchasing buyers/planners
- Interviews sales representatives and vendors
- Pursue opportunities to consolidate larger dollar purchases and supply management to include storerooms
- Prepare and publish specifications for bids, evaluate bid responses, contract award and creation, verify history of supplier service and their ability to meet contract specification
- Search out new suppliers based on safety, quality, service competitive pricing in a total cost environment
- Perform procurement functions for non-routine goods and services
- Source a wide variety of commodities and services and provide project support to maintenance and engineering personnel
Qualifications for materials buyer
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross functional team and hold others accountable
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations Management) preferred
- Flexibility to travel 10%-20% to 9 plants in North America
- Bachelor or Master degree in Chemistry, Logistics/ Material Flow or a Commercial subject area, 1 to 3 years of professional experience in purchasing or another commercial function
- Experience of supply chain/manufacturing is a plus
- Some (limited) travel will be required within EAME (less than 20%)
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Materials Buyer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of materials buyer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for materials buyer
- Perform procurement and transaction processing activities for various operations
- Create and manage local contracts for supplies and services
- Support capital projects for wood products manufacturing facilities
- Be a key contributing team member for the Kalispell manufacturing operations with potential to lead or oversee storerooms
- Resets min/max levels for raw material items based on guidance from the Planning Analyst and Dept
- Serve as a liaison to a business unit to ensure their supply chain, material management, and logistics needs are met
- Serve as back up to planners in Supply Chain department
- Understand and ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO 13485, and FDA CFR21 regulations
- Issue RFX's, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, and blanket, contract or spot buy purchase orders
- Travel may be required to supplier facilities and plant manufacturing locations
Qualifications for materials buyer
- One to three years of manufacturing experience in planning or purchasing
- Basic knowledge of computerized inventory systems, scheduling techniques, general manufacturing, and ability to interpret drawings and prints (Mapics, AS400, Vista, Enovia)
- At least three (3) year relevant experience in procurement/purchasing handling indirect materials, preferably for Corporate Materials and Services
- Exposure to competitive bidding and contracting
- Exposure to safety and good safety guidelines
- 2 year hospital based experience in either Material Management and/or Surgical Services