Buyer

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Buyer, you will be critical to the company’s success by effectively managing the purchase order process, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of products. As a key member of the purchasing team, you will follow up on outstanding receipts for purchase orders, expedite purchase order changes, and will be integral to projects related to purchasing and inventory control.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

• Purchase Orders & Buying Strategies
  • Issue and manage purchase orders in alignment with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production schedules
  • Maintain and update purchase order information as needed (cost, quantity, delivery date)
  • Coordinate with internal teams to implement necessary modifications and ensure accurate order fulfilment
  • Communicate delivery times and updates through computerized system (Birst)
  • Manage one to several commodities of raw materials based on team needs
• Inventory Control and Reporting
  • Collaborate with others (manufacturing, sourcing, engineering) to maintain accurate inventory levels
  • Monitor stock levels, identify discrepancies, and proactively address shortages or excesses
  • Analyse purchasing data, supplier performance levels, purchase history, and cost trends
  • Generate reports and provide insights to management to support decision making processes
• Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in projects related to purchasing and inventory control to include process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, or system implementation projects
  • Identify opportunities to optimize purchasing processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs
  • Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

• Required Experience:
  • 7+ years of buying/purchasing experience within a manufacturing or industrial role
  • Prior experience in metal or casting purchasing a plus
• Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
  • Experience in a multi-site purchasing team
  • A self-starter with a positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including manufacturing, with a professional demeanor
  • Strong, practical experience in procurement, purchasing execution, and supplier coordination
  • Demonstrated ability to handle more complex purchasing scenarios with limited oversight
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data driven decisions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), particularly Excel for data analytics