Buyer A

Job Responsibilities and Performance Objectives:

The Buyer is responsible for supporting raw material availability for Tijuana production through purchase order management, supplier communication, inventory monitoring, and purchasing administration activities.

• Review MRP, forecast, inventory, open purchase orders, and other supply signals to support raw material replenishment.
• Create, maintain, expedite, reschedule, and close purchase orders in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding forecasts, order requirements, shipment schedules, and delivery commitments.
• Maintain MDI reports and purchasing records with accurate inventory, purchase order, shipment schedule information.
• Monitor material availability and escalate potential shortages or delivery risks.
• Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Transportation, Engineering, and the DC team to support material availability and freight efficiency.
• Support new materials introductions, supplier changes, material transitions, quality issues and supply-recovery activities as assigned.
• Participate in inventory reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow company purchasing policies, financial controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide backup support and cross-training for assigned raw material categories as business needs require.