Buyer
On-site · Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
The Buyer supports production by sourcing and maintaining supplier partnerships, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring a smooth flow of quality material for Lean/6S-driven manufacturing. Under the Senior Buyer, the role involves supplier evaluations, monitoring inbound freight and past-due PO issues, and coordinating on-site supplier visits as needed. Additional duties include identifying supply risks via MRRs, applying Lean/6S practices across the supply chain, participating in internal and external meetings, handling ECN-related transitions, and upholding safety and company policies. Strong communication with suppliers and cross-functional teams, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and leverage MS Office tools, are required.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience as a production buyer in a manufacturing environment working with MRP systems
- Must be highly driven and self-motivated, with the ability to self-manage daily tasks and make good decisions in support of GPI and Supply Chain goals and direction
- Ability to understand, interpret and communicate technical information
- Ability to initiate &/or participate in meetings on your own with representatives and senior management of other companies representing GPI and Supply Chain in a professional manor
- Strong communication (verbal and written) with leaders, suppliers and teammates
- Able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a sense of urgency for each
- Must be detail orientated and able to follow through with follow-up tasks
- Microsoft office, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Office Suite including advance Excel
- Clear understanding of team dynamics
- 18 years of age with a High School Diploma and/or GED
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