Buyer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
• Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions.
• Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution).
• Work with Corporate Strategic Sourcing department to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives.
• Recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Plan and maintain optimal level of inventory using plan for every part (PFEP).
• Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries.
• Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) activities with suppliers and internal support functions.
• Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of those parts finished outside the company.
• Establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Able to apply creative problem approaches and ideas to solve problems for area of responsibility.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field OR 3 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment;
• 1 year of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management;
• Association for Operations Management (APICS);
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM);
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.

Additional Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation and project management;
• Strong project management and analytical skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.