Buyer Industrial Manufacturing

The Buyer isresponsible for source selection and procurement functions directlyassociated with the companys needs for direct and indirectmaterials and services fixed assets and tooling and selectingproduction materials and services.

These products and services areto be secured at cost quality and delivery competitive levelsconsistent with company policy and performance standards.

Theposition is further responsible for conducting necessary dataanalysis and helping maintain the master data set up in SAP for thesmooth functioning ofoperations.

KeyResponsibilities

Initiate closely monitor and release purchase orders and amendmentsfor parts services and / or special tools; arrange for submission andinspection of sample products as required;

maintain closecoordination with operations to ensure timely execution of productsourcing activities.

Review and act on MRP alerts bycreating releasing and confirming purchase orders.

Workwith vendors on past due items expedite requests and on costreduction projects.

Enter and maintain planningparameters for purchased materials and information related tovendor master data within the ERP system.

Coordinatewith vendors on all quality control aspects and create purchasereturn orders to return nonconforming materials (discrepantmaterials) back to vendors.

Coordinate with vendors onthe engineering changes initiated by the company.

Advisecompany activities and critical developments in the supply chain tomanagement.

Analyze supplier capabilities and searchprospective suppliers to determine supply capabilitiestransportation logistics inventory control and management;

negotiate prices and delivery terms with guidance from a seniorbuyer or the purchasing management for assignedresponsibilities.

Secure and analyze quotationsnegotiate prices and terms with suppliers and recommend suppliersconcerning cost quality and delivery competitiveness.

Perform strategic decisionmaking to align with the company slongterm and shortterm goals.

Performs other relatedduties as assigned by management.

SupervisoryResponsibilities : This position has no supervisoryresponsibility.

SkillsKnowledge andExpertise

MRP / MPS experience within SAP.

Proficient inproblemsolving and process analysis; capacity to troubleshoot andcorrect problems in highpressure situations.

Priorexperience in Six Sigma methods preferred.

Knowledge ofinbound logistics for domestic and international supplychain.

Certifications in materials and supply chain aremandatory.

Must be selfmotivated able to workindependently within team teamfocused environment.

Excellent organization time management attention to detail andmultitasking ability.

Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills with employees customers and vendors at alllevels of the organization including the ability to listenattentively and to communicate information clearly andeffectively.

Good judgment with the ability to maketimely and sound decisions.

Firm commitment to customerservice excellence in all circumstances.

Experience withequivalent production and inventory control procedures; experiencewith shipping and receiving procedures transport insurance loss andbreakage control and theft control.

Must be PC literatewith Microsoft Office Suite ofproducts.

Salary range5570K

Procurement, vendor relations, negotiation