Buyer III

Position Summary:

The Buyer 3 is responsible for on-time delivery and inventory management as well as supporting cost avoidance and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives across the business. The individuals primary responsibility is to ensure the availability of purchased parts components assemblies and services to satisfy Customer Orders. The role requires a self-motivated positive individual with very strong tactical abilities an eagerness to learn and a significant sense of urgency willing and able to interact at all levels of the organization. As a Buyer 3 this role will engage with engineering on NPD and VA/VE activities as well as develop and execute new supply chain cost savings. This role will engage with both domestic and international sourcing projects perform risk assessments and make/buy analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create process and track purchase orders ensuring accuracy and timely delivery with vendor follow-up

• Complete the required daily routine of MRP actions and associated analysis problem solving and reporting to maintain timely flow of purchased material and communication regarding delivery dates including the review of inventory levels buffer stock customer orders etc.

• Maintain accurate system data for all purchase parameters including lead-times price lot sizes minimums and multiples.

• Actively seek alternate sources or substitutions to proactively solve material availability issues while seeking to optimize lead-time price and inventory investment.

• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers to drive a favorable total cost solution

• Proactively manage suppliers and shipments to optimize freight consolidation program.

• Develops close working relationships will all suppliers.

• Be the point person for suppliers commercial and/or technical questions and requests.

• Develop and Execute new supply chain cost savings projects on schedule providing regular updates to management as needed.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department and organization as required.

• Provides Phase In/Phase Out planning for new product introductions with regard to demand planning material planning inventory ramp-up (or ramp-down) for optimal consumption of working capital investment.

• Works with Engineering on NPD and VA/VE activities to ensure best cost and quality for product launches and changes.

• Leads Sourcing activities for International and Domestic Suppliers to find better cost quality and delivery to meet business needs.

• Provide make/buy analysis on parts to provide management information on cost savings and risk.

• Provide risk assessments on suppliers as well as critical parts through SWOT analysis and other risk matrices.

• Work cross functionally with Operations Quality Engineering Receiving Finance Sales and Customer Service to share information on current business issues and meet company demands.

• Conform to all ISO 9001 policies and procedures Company Code of Ethics and Company Purchasing Policies.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Additional tasks as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Experience in purchasing/materials/supply chain management/procurement.

• Bachelors Degree Procurement Logistics Business Engineering or related field

• Professional certification CPSM CPM CPIM CIRM (preferred).

• Experience or knowledge of ERP/MRP/MRP II systems (Oracle preferred).

• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook.

• Ability and willingness to work in a global environment comprised of both domestic and off-shore suppliers.

• Experience or education with Kanban systems and other lean manufacturing techniques.

• Travel <10%

• Onsite 5 days a week in a manufacturing/ office environment

Desired Characteristics:

• Results/growth driven.

• Strong multi-tasking capabilities able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

• Ability to think both tactically and strategically.

• Exceptional time management skills.

• Strong people skills and adaptable to change.

• Outstanding verbal written and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.

• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks.

• Strong team player work ethic and commitment to win self-starter with ability to problem solve anticipate and avoid issues.

• Strong attention to detail hands-on and strive to execute.

• Interfaces with wide array of individuals able to influence.