Junior Buyer

Description

Procurement supports production and planning. Position Hours are Monday through Friday, although occasionally overtime may be required to ensure departmental goals are met. The Junior Buyer provides administrative support to the department and performs activities in procuring goods and services in an FDA regulated and ISO Certified environment. 

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Supplier Documentation Management:
• Scanning and uploading to Supplier Electronic Folders.
• Filing documentation in Supplier hard copy audit folders. 
• Assist in self-auditing Supplier Documents.
• Supplier ISO Certificate update acquisition and filing.
• Other Supplier data outreach as requested.
• Purchasing:
• Create purchase orders based on Material Planning Requirements (MRP).
• Run reports to monitor P.O. shortages, expedites, deferments and communicate those needs with suppliers and adjust P.O. due dates, as necessary.
• Provide daily input to Schedule Attainment P-Short List used in Production Meetings.
• Update suppliers change and contact information.
• New supplier/parts outsourcing when required.
• Attend occasional supplier meetings, mostly at Ferno or within the region. 
• Quality NCMR Rejections:
• Assist with identifying and communicating issues with rejected purchased materials to vendors.
• Interaction with Quality Control.
• Assist with getting parts returned to vendors, obtain supplier RMAs, make packing lists, and update NCMR data in Ferno Systems.
• Accounts Payables Supplier Invoice Discrepancy Issue Resolution:
• Research pricing, quantity, or receiving issues to resolve P.O. vs. Invoice discrepancies.
• Engineering Collaboration:  
• Assist Engineering with ordering new Sample or R&D parts following Sample Approval Parts Process.
• Work with Engineering as needed to assist with communicating parts changes and/or drawings information with suppliers. Update Parts Item Master with any requirements changes. 
• Training:
• Assist with adding or revising Procurement Training Database with new learned tasks for future or recurring training.
• Cross Train with other Buyers to provide backup as needed.
• Other: Other duties and projects as requested. May include running reports, research, or internet searches.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of High School Diploma, or College Associate Degree preferred in an applicable major.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in supply chain, customer relations, or project management.
• Strong user of Office 365, TEAMS, applications.
• Competency in Math and Data Analytics. 

Ferno is an equal opportunity employer and that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disability status.