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| Location: |
Bristol, Virginia, VA United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
03/09/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
05/09/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Purchasing |
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Buyer - Analyst
Compile and analyze information to prepare purchase orders in order to procure material on a timely and cost effective basis for EMC OEM Products Divisions. This position with be directly responsible for the ability of the company to complete production on time and fulfill customer orders. This position has external contact with Suppliers, as well as internal contact with many employees and departments within the Corporation.
Responsibilities:
Issue Purchase Orders
Provide Blanket Purchase Orders to Approved Suppliers, with the following stipulations:
Reviewed on an annual basis
Predetermined Pricing
Covering a specified length of time
Predetermined Freight Terms
Outlining all applicable Part Numbers
All blanket orders will be used to release their specified materials in orders to the vendors. The releases are numbered consecutively via the Quantum Program. (Example: blanket order number 10001, releases for this blanket order would be 10001-001, 10001-002, etc.)
Provide input to the Director of Purchasing or designee in regards to maintaining the ideal inventory levels for FP based upon availability, pricing, usage, logistics, and market conditions.
Analyze the Quantum Report “Open PO Commitments” to determine incoming materials are being received on time & follow up on Outstanding Purchase Orders.
Analyze the Quantum Report: Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), or other designed sources, to analyze materials required for production and place the appropriate orders.
Place purchase orders taking into account Supplier Lead Time and order on a timely basis to ensure receipt of materials as required for production, without stock outs to slow production and keeping an on hand inventory level equal or less to the budget set forth on an annual basis.
Follow up with Suppliers on Receiving Discrepancies and Nonconformance reports received from Receiving and/or Quality Manager.
Monitor/establish all service contacts associated with the facility and equipment maintenance, to include the purchase of repair parts.
Submit & Execute Cost Savings Plans per Director of Purchasing’s Goal.
Alert Director of Purchasing or designee of any procurement issues as they arise.
Compare price, specifications, and delivery dates to ensure the best overall value for the company.
Ensure that all purchasing policies established by the Parent Corporation are followed.
Reschedule, expedite, or cancel materials as required to meet operational needs.
Assist in the annual Physical Inventory & other Inventory counts as requested by the Operations Managers.
Maintain Face-to-Face supplier relations to ensure visibility of the Company.
Perform Bi-annual Supplier Scorecards to ensure compliance to ISO or their established quality procedures.
Perform Annual Goals set by the Organization and Operations Managers.
Update information on shortages to the appropriate Area Managers and Production Control Team.
Communicate on a daily basis with internal contacts to ensure proper focus on materials and inventory.
Connect Suppliers to Engineers to enable a synergy to continuously search for ways to improve process or design.
Follow all ISO procedures listed within FP ISO 9001-2008 certification and ISO 14001-2004.
Perform Annual Goals set by the Director of Purchasing
Assist in Data Cleanup and Maintenance projects to optimize the purchasing departments within the organization.
Assist in Updating and Maintaining ISO Documentation specific to the purchasing department
Other pertinent responsibilities specific to a Buyer not otherwise listed in this job description.
Required Qualifications:
This position requires a minimum of three years’ experience in purchasing for a high volume manufacturing environment.
This position requires a High School Diploma, GED, or work experience deemed appropriate by the Director of Purchasing and Human Resources Manager.
Other combinations of education and background may be accepted, if deemed appropriate by the Director of Purchasing or Human Resources Manager.
Travel Requirements:
This position may require some travel to Suppliers located in the US.
EMC expects that every team member will be guided by EMC’s Guiding Principles.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed
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