Amarr · 10 hours ago
Buyer II
Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY, is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. They are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional for the Buyer II role, which involves placing orders, expediting back orders, and processing paperwork for the company's products and special order demands.
Building MaterialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Place purchase orders in support of production requirements, follow up on back orders, make special arrangements for delivery, and communicate to the internal customer in a timely manner
Establish and maintain up to date catalog pricing to ensure proper evaluation of cost standards and vendor invoicing. Resolves disputes related to cost and payment of invoices
Monitor special order requirements and places orders and expedite as needed to support customer needs
Monitor inventory levels of assigned product categories
Use MRP and ERP reports to evaluate items to be purchased coordinating a smooth flow of material through the supply chain
Evaluate reported Quality Issue information and works with the supplier toward resolution for manufacturing and/or customer satisfaction
Drive results by managing quality, performance, and cost reduction assertively on a continual basis, while maintaining professionalism and with sound judgment
Provide forecasting to vendors
Request, evaluate, and negotiate quotations and proposals for the supply chain
Manages aged inventory
Coordinates smooth flow of material through supply chain from purchase order to delivery
Orders and expedites material through vendors
Monitors inventory levels via the computer system or physical review
Evaluates, revises and maintains inventory levels in support of production planning
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years purchasing/planning experience
Minimum 5 years MRP/ERP system experience
Possess strong technical skill in mathematics, problem-solving and is highly analytical
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse personalities in a tactful and flexible manner
Must possess applicable computer systems knowledge to include Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum
Possess robust business acumen, planning, and organizational skill
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain management
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays from day one
Tuition reimbursement
401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment)
Company
Amarr
Amarr is designs, manufactures, and distributes sectional doors for residential garages and other industrial applications.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-11-07Acquired
Recent News
2025-09-23
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