Buyer [ISM and/or APICS Certification desired ]

Job Description

- The position is accountable for ensuring material availability, and the achievement of business value and inventory targets. The position works in a team environment to manage tactical procurement activities with a broad supply base. The position interfaces with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Sourcing Teams on materials issues and strategies.

Principal Accountabilities

- Requisition & PO Processing for all direct POs – handles inquiries, manages updates/changes, confirmation follow ups, manages return and disposition (MRB) process with suppliers, and supports invoice reconciliation for orders placed. - Creates or reviews production work orders and generates material orders for intercompany and external suppliers to support MRP output and plant purchase requisition requirements. - Acquires and provides current material status to Manufacturing Teams on an as needed basis. Provides input on any supplier risk signals noted in day to day activity. - Provide input into Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Quality Notifications (QNs), as well as able to generate them as needed to support uninterrupted material supply. - Responsible for planning and procurement master data, including the Procurement Info record and Source List for materials. - Jointly accountable to meet local budget targets. - Manages volume changes and provides input to monthly PPV reports. Able to provide input to PPV forecast. - Manages raw materials for GPDS new products once assigned on a Bill of Material. - Investigates and recommends implementation of appropriate advanced materials strategies such as Point of Use, Kanban, VMI, etc. - Responsibilities may also include Supply/Production Planning activities as it relates to the conversion of a rough cut capacity Master Production Schedule into a detailed production plan, creation/release of production orders and maintaining MRP planning parameters.

Knowledge and Experience Required

- BS Degree in a related field with a minimum of two years’ experience - Working knowledge of MRP and SAP or equivalent ERP system - ISM and/or APICS Certification desired - Basic knowledge of processes associated with the production items to be supported - Understands basic manufacturing concepts - PC skills - Application of basic statistics - Excellent written and oral communications skills - Understands basic quality concepts - Understands company ethics and proprietary information requirements.