Idaho Forest Group
Tactical Buyer (Corporate - Athol) (Sales)
Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Tactical Buyer to join our team.
The Buyer follows established purchasing department procedures to coordinate activities involved with managing suppliers and necessary production material to purchase order specification(s) and monitor and measure the supplier performance in the areas of delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness. The Buyer may be requested to execute sourcing strategies. In addition, the buyer may be directed to conduct procurement audits. The Buyer works to ensure the consistency and quality of products.
Essential Functions:
• Achieving cost reduction initiatives
• Evaluate Supplier quotes and services
• Prepares and processes purchasing orders
• Maintains cooperative working relationship with Suppliers to stay current with trends and technologies, products, and services
• Manages suppliers for specific commodity
• Resolves problems and issues arising from purchases of goods, services, supplies and equipment with internal and external customers
• Monitors On-Time-Deliveries (OTD)
• Expedite shipments
• Prepares documentation for product to be Returned to Vendor (RTV)
• Actively participate in required training and development programs and electives as suits one's needs, and support colleagues, trainers, and management as appropriate with these efforts
• Other duties as needed
Qualifications:
• 4+ years of experience in the field or related area
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Procurement experience in an MRP environment
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures
• Possess knowledge of the computers and software required to accomplish the Responsibilities of the job
• APICS or ISM certifications a plus, but not required
• Possess analytical, decision making, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Review, analyze and interpret various reports
• Ability to multi-task and possess strong attention to detail
• Document and present work in a clear and concise manner
• Work independently with minimal direction and oversight
• Valid Driver's License for business travel
As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.
Physical Requirements:
Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles (sawdust).
Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 208-762-6630 and/or hr@idfg.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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