Plant buyer vs purchasing assistant

Differences between plant buyer and purchasing assistant duties and responsibilities

Plant buyer example responsibilities.

• Manage plant ISO system for all procurement functions.
• Manage MRP on all stock material to create plane orders.
• Assure suppliers comply with safety and quality alignments within company standards and manage non-conformance reporting for logistics as per company policy.
• Purchase production material and MRO supplies.
• Maintain tool crib and all MRO materials.
• Work with appropriate personnel to ensure effective and functional storage for all supplies and commodities.
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Purchasing assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage RFP process and play a key role in minimizing the cost of printing.
• Schedule and manage new product trials, liaise with vendors, surgeons and specialty coordinators.
• Manage activities of purchasing, production planning and scheduling, inventory management, warehousing and logistics.
• Master point of service (POS) computer system for automate order taking.
• Input of purchase orders into ERP system, order acknowledgments, follow-up, and expedition of orders.
• Prepare purchase orders using MRP, inspect incoming shipments for quality, and attend press checks for production approval.
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