Procurement Buyer

FIRE YOUR BOSS AND COME WORK FOR US!  We are looking for someone to join our Procurement team as a Buyer. You will have the opportunity to work one day a week hybrid.  You will be responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services, while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to VEI’s policies and procedures.Essential Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and freight charges for current raw materials.Place Purchase Orders for ingredients and packaging as required by the MRP report.Update price changes for ingredients and packaging in ERP System once approved by Upper Management.Fill in for another Buyer(s) as needed.Communicate issues with material shortages to all necessary departments.Meet with suppliers for face-to-face negotiations.Assist QC and R&D Departments obtain required documentation on raw materials and components.Work with supply chain personnel on the return of obsolete and/or out of specification products.Execute Purchase orders for other departments from approved Purchase RequisitionsWork with A/P on price/QTY/ split order Discrepancies.Work with Suppliers and Freight Carriers to combine LTL shipments.Interaction daily with Suppliers on missing documents, shipment delays, and customer requirements.Provide Procurement and/or Scheduling with concerns/ updates/ inquiries daily.Work with Receiving Department to research and provide direction when paperwork is inconsistent.Comply with all safety and SOP procedures.Adhere to VEI Attendance Policy. Non- Essential Functions:Assist with the R&D department for sample requests of raw materials. Assist in training new employees in the Procurement department.Assist sourcing new raw materials and components for R&D.Assist sourcing better options for current raw materials and components: lower cost/ shorter lead time/ lower freight/ better quality.You must be available to work at least 4 days of the 5 in the office.