Job Description

Reliance Worldwide Corporation

Position: Buyer
Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Company Description
Plumbing Matters. We make it better.

RWC is a market leader and manufacturer of water solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. RWC’s portfolio of brands includes industry-leading brands: SharkBite® Push-to-Connect plumbing solutions; HoldRite® engineered plumbing and mechanical solutions; Cash Acme® control valves and John Guest® fittings and fluid dispense products; EZ-FLO™ and Eastman™ appliance connectors, supply lines, stop valves and gas connectors.

Position Summary

The Buyer position is a key role within our Supply Chain group. Excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to balance short term priorities and exceptional information analysis skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be implementing purchasing procedures and operations to accomplish quality standards and volume requirements for purchased products and components at or below the budgeted cost while managing inventory levels and achieving targeted customer service levels.

Principal Responsibilities

Plan and execute procurement of finished goods and raw materials from domestic and international suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with MRP/ Demand requirements
Build and maintain strong working relationship and communication with vendors to ensure high quality, on time deliveries
Monitor and actively manage open purchase orders to optimize inventory levels in a fast-paced business environment
Track international shipments and maintain shipping tracking information in SAP
Proactively report material availability issues to key stakeholders within RWC
Revise essential system planning data and product costing to ensure the system is planning effectively and accurately future requirements
Coordinate with Quality to review and improve supplier performance for quality and delivery on regular cadence
Support Strategic Sourcing Team in RFQs and cost saving initiatives
Participate and contribute in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process
Complete special projects and assignments as requested
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations or Supply Chain preferred or minimum 3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
APICS CPIM/CSCP, CPSM certification completed or in progress, preferred
Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
Effective negotiation and communication skills
Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)
SAP experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Competencies

Need to possess strong interpersonal, ability to communicate effectively, work efficiently, independently with accuracy, maintain confidential information, exercise sound judgment, make accurate and timely decisions, the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions

This position will be in an office environment in the Cullman location with minimal travel

Benefits Include