Tactical Buyer

Legend Brands, an industry leader and long-standing company, combines over 185 years of experience in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Tactical Buyer is responsible procuring raw materials, components, MRO supplies, and services to support production and distribution in a cost-effective manner.

This role manages purchase orders, vendor relationships, and ensures the timely flow of goods that meet quality, cost, and delivery standards. 

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday – onsite

Supervision Responsibility:

None

Essential Duties


* Manage day-to-day transactional buying and related activities.


* Efficiently uses the ERP system on a daily basis.


* Create POs and manage the procurement of open orders.


* Work closely with supplier base to ensure product quality, cost efficiency and on-time delivery.


* Identifies cost saving opportunities throughout the supply chain.


* Monitor and control material flow to support dynamic business requirements including working with overseas suppliers, freight carriers, customs broker, and other stakeholders in the supply chain.


* May be asked to lead and/or participate in cross functional teams with Accounting, Production, Engineering, Warehousing, Sales, etc.


* Ensure that procured materials and services meet technical and quality requirements.


* May be asked to support with suppliers in the negotiation of contracts, supply agreements, pricing, lead times, issue resolution.


* Control price with all suppliers.


* Anticipate and report supply chain issues to management.


* Prepare purchase analysis and PO detail reports for Legend Brands companies as requested.


* Execute objectives and improve against department KPIs.


* Perform other related duties as assigned.

  

Minimum Qualifications


* High School Diploma or GED required. 


* Experience working with chemical and electrical commodities is an added advantage.

The Tactical Buyer demonstrates the following:


* ERP/MRP navigation and PO Management.


* Basic supplier communication and expediting.


* Cost comparison and RFQ execution.


* Positive communication with Production, Quality, Planning and Warehouse teams.


* Know all applicable processes and procedures and demonstrates proficiency.


* Advanced supplier management skills.


* Cost reduction projects.


* Supply Chain Risk Management (single-source risk mitigation, global sourcing impacts, etc.).


* Effectively analyze Total Cost of Ownership data.

Employment Standards


* Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems – D365 preferred.


* Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.


* Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate op...