Buyer

About the role

Stanley Access Technologies, a division of Allegion, is seeking a Buyer to join our team in Greenfield, IN. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes by managing the procurement and logistics of materials.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Recommend and select suppliers to fulfill scheduled plant deliveries.
• Maintain up-to-date ABC classification for planning and other key inputs into the PFEP process.
• Conduct vendor onboarding activities, training, and periodic site visits/audits to implement the process and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers.
• Manage proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes & corrective actions.
• Analyze and select parts for SOMI/consigned inventory - Supplier replenishment.
• Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements.
• Maintain material plan at the time fence to ensure continuity of supply.
• Coordinate with production planners for solutions when parts cannot be delivered as promised.
• Manage internal and SOMI/VMI material and parameters to meet schedules.
• Interface with required functional groups to resolve challenging delivery requirements.
• Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier.
• Review open requirements, monitor vendor performance, and expediting where necessary.
• Ensure that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintain product knowledge in terms of options, substitutions, critical functions/components, etc.
• Understand material specifications in terms of alternate supply options for critical shortages such as substitutions or deviating material.
• Maintain basic knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities.
• Able to provide directions and training to peers as needed.
• Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
• Experience with visual management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2 years minimum planner/buyer manufacturing experience
• Certification in production and inventory management preferred
• Considerable knowledge of industry related supply base
• Skilled in production and supplier scheduling
• Knowledgeable of supplier processes and capabilities
• Able to provide directions and training to peers as needed
• Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications
• Basic mathematical skills
• Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes
• Experience with visual management systems

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Skills

• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented, able to work cohesively with others
• Able to work well with external suppliers
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.