BUYER

Facilitate the procurement of materials and related services required by the company to maintain Sonny’s position as a world class provider of conveyorized equipment, parts and supplies.

· Coordinate purchase orders for production materials to meet the overall production schedule

· Gather and process purchase order acknowledgements, gather status updates on overdue orders, expedite parts when necessary. Maintain status notes and delivery information in database

· Collaborate with Master Scheduler to resolve parts shortages and escalate issues to Manager. Participate in daily escalation meeting with Operations.

· Update and maintain item master records in database, transact revision level changes, maintain inventory disposition by coordinating with Inventory Coordinators and Accounts Payable Department. Inactivate obsoleted part numbers in database

· Maintain current pricing files and record supplier quotations in files and database. Analyze and record cost changes in Inflation Reports. Submit requests for quote to suppliers

· Maintain orderly purchasing files, including supplier information and records. Set up new suppliers in database and ensure all required onboarding forms are gathered, properly completed, and electronically filed. Maintain Preferred Supplier List

· Negotiate with suppliers for goods and services, to obtain the best price and delivery

· Participate in correcting and transacting supplier quality issues in conjunction with Quality Department. Assist in dispositioning in-process rejections.  Assist in coordinating returns to suppliers (RTV)

· Maintain and support supplier relations by scheduling, participating in and/or leading meetings. Tour supplier facilities and arrange onsite audits in collaboration with Quality team.

· Maintain appropriate inventory levels by analyzing reorder points and reorder quantities, bearing in mind inventory turns goals. Update ERP database as demand fluctuates. Review sales forecast for planning future demand requirements.

· Perform other administrative tasks as requested to support department needs

· 2+ years’ experience as purchasing agent / buyer

· 2-year degree required

· Certifications: APICS Member with CPIM Certification a plus

· Strong experience with excel and any type of computerized purchasing software package

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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