Buyer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials and equipment from suppliers for all brands of TWG.

Essential Responsibilities

• Purchase of materials: Utilize MRP standard work reports, as needed for procurement, using MRP-II, business planning software, and other computer applications to forecast material requirements, determine delivery dates, and obtain the best prices for materials from approved suppliers, based on OTD delivery performance and quality.
• Create and review material requisitions and purchase orders for materials on a consistent and timely basis to support plant operations and meet/exceed inventory goals.
• Reconciliation of purchase order invoice discrepancies.
• Work on accounts payable to resolve line items.
• Purchase price variance: Pricing analysis for any changes associated with part price or surcharge changes. Work to ensure minimization of any negative PPV, inflation, surcharges, or tariffs.
• Update the MRP system with the latest part prices.
• Communication: Establish and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between TWG and the suppliers. Foster feedback and continuous improvement, using scorecards and analytical tools. Works within established guidelines related to system parameters and approved supplier lists to improve inter-departmental communication.
• Facilitate special meetings with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, cost-effective supply chain modifications, and successful supply chain modifications. Prepare and communicate any daily, weekly, or monthly reports to the organization as assigned.
• Quality materials: Facilitate first contact with the supplier for material quality defects. Escalate to the Global Supply Chain or Quality department if not resolved.
• Facilitate QBR reviews and meetings with suppliers to maintain a high success rate for buyer-responsible suppliers in terms of quality and delivery. Initiate, track, and obtain resolutions on supplier DMR reports.
• Takes corrective action with suppliers for defective or damaged materials and communicates with shipping, receiving, and QA personnel to determine and control conditions of goods and services.
• MRP purchasing parameters: Maintain accurate system lead times, minimum and maximum inventory settings, and minimum order quantities (MOQs). Ensure the accuracy of the MRP/Epicor “product type” field based on the part strategy for the organization.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field; or 1-5 years’ experience in materials management, procurement, or related supply chain fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP accreditation preferred.
• Must be able to travel as required and /or directed.
• Strongly Preferred For This Role: Experience in Electronics.