Buyer

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Gainesville, FL

• Perform a variety of procurement and related duties in the review, sourcing, negotiations, and receipt of goods.


• Research, select, approve, and manage appropriate suppliers for purchases. Continually strive to find suppliers that will provide high-quality, cost-effective products and services that are delivered on time. Develop alternative suppliers for key products based on risk assessment.


• Consistently review MRP and non-MRP supply purchasing requirements and place orders consistent with company goals.


• Validate and adjust purchasing plan based on planning and forecasting inputs.


• Identify and resolve any purchasing gaps to ensure best possible purchased supply.


• Set MRP parameters where appropriate.


• Follow up with suppliers to assure on-time delivery, taking expedite/de-expedite/cancel actions as appropriate. Communicate delivery dates with other Exactech personnel.


• Monitor inventory levels to ensure purchased items stay within inventory targets.


• Evaluate suppliers monthly on delivery performance and provide supporting data for supplier performance rating and forecasts where appropriate.


• Develop mutually beneficial supplier partnerships, which may include site visits, weekly performance meetings and hosting supplier visits.


• Understand and follow all SOPs for the purchasing area.


• Generate and manage purchase orders and related data in QAD ERP system.


• Apply supply chain best practices and optimization techniques to improve business outcomes.


• Review, influence and facilitate supply contracts.


• Know and apply the Exactech Quality System and any appropriate Federal and International Standards


• Assist and support other employees, teams, and sales personnel as necessary.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required, or equivalent experience.
  

• Minimum 2 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience with QAD or similar ERP system.


• Experience with MRP.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Excellent Communication Skills (verbal & written).


• Analytical skills.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.