Buyer

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JOB SUMMARY:

Purchases materials supplies and services by developing soliciting and analyzing supplier quotations. Coordinates activities with other departments to assure proper delivery quality reliability and low cost consistency. Locates new sources of supply establishes new suppliers and coordinates order maintenance with existing suppliers. Resolves conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules raw materials inventory etc. Develops and/or assists in developing strategies and solutions to continuously improve cost levels stable sources of supply high quality of commodities and other governing factors. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Tracks supplier performance and works with suppliers to improve quality delivery cost productivity and support. Develops cost database detailing all material labor and overhead costs of purchased products and services. Studies market trends and technology related to job. Researches and recommends new product developments. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchases materials supplies and services by developing soliciting and analyzing supplier quotations. Coordinates activities with other departments to assure proper delivery quality reliability and low cost consistency. Documents and maintains necessary records and files. May work with agents and customs brokers for overseas material buying. Locates new sources of supply establishes new suppliers and coordinates order maintenance with existing suppliers. Selects and/or recommends suppliers with who orders will be placed. Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers. Resolves conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules raw materials inventory etc. working with Production Inventory Control (PIC) personnel and other areas to resolve escalated conflicts. Assumes ultimate responsibility to ensure suppliers deliver quality product on time. Develops and/or assists in developing strategies and solutions to continuously improve cost levels stable sources of supply high quality of commodities and other governing factors related to the Purchasing Department and adjacent areas. Participates in continuous improvement activities that may include developing programs to improve supplier performance. Tracks supplier performance and works with suppliers to continuously improve quality delivery cost productivity and support. Develops cost database detailing all material labor and overhead costs of purchased products and services. Works with necessary departments to minimize costs and maximize efficiency of purchasing function. Studies market trends and systems technology related to job. Researches and recommends new product developments. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Understand your responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. Cooperate with OSHA MIOSHA inspectors. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries accidents illnesses near misses property damage immediately. Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device such as a guard light curtain etc. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment that the employee is not trained to operate. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment in a manner that may endanger any employee including themselves.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High level of expertise in developing suppliers necessary to meet cost quality delivery and reliability needs. Must be able to meet unique and complex design requests and address issues related to quality improvement. Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills in order to perform job duties independently and make decisions that meet company goals and objectives. Must be able to work with suppliers top professionals to meet unique and complex design requests and address issues related to quality improvements. Demonstrated strong leadership/team facilitation skills to develop strategies plan and assign staff for assignments and lead manage and coordinate timing of assignments.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in business or related field preferred

Automotive experience preferred 3-5 years purchasing experience required

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