Buyer 1

About the role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Buyer 1 role performs purchasing activities in support of production and company’s operation requirements at the functional or business unit (BU) level. This role works with BU Planning Team and/or Director of Supply Chain in managing procurement related deliverables, as per company standard practice, to support customer materials and our internal Supply Chain metrics. Success in the role includes a positive and proactive approach to ensure continuity and quality of materials, maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost. Also demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the regional & site customer focus team(s) to support customer material and business needs.
• Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions on a weekly basis.
• Generate and manage ERP purchase order releases for production and new product launch.
• Monitor, track, and provide feedback to accurately communicate the PO Status to CFT (Customer Focus Team).
• Maintain and set up parts in ERP as needed (Preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, NCNR).
• Work with Materials Planner to obtain customer authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materials liability.
• Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact yet minimizing unfavorable PPV/CMP & excess inventory.
• Manage material escalations with Commodity Management and suppliers.
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items related to quality, receiving issues, ECO, and NCR including returns to suppliers.
• Execute contract changes.
• Execute PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) changes recommended by Program Leader/Supply Chain Leader.
• Adhere to supplier approval and review processes.
• Management and maintenance of Suppliers with activities related to selection, forecasting, monitoring performance, and supplier corrective actions.
• Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not owned by commodity management.
• Collaborate with Materials Planner on inventory reduction plans.
• Work with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager to resolve invoice issues.
• Escalate to Finance on credit holds and payment terms issues as it applies to supplier deliveries and invoices.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management, or equivalent combination of educational and work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain is required.
• Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.).
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure.