Purchasing Salary Buyer

Description of Duties:The Temperature Control Division of Standard Motor Products has a Buyer position open at our Lewisville Texas location. As a prominent member of the Purchasing Department you will manage and negotiate inventory replenishment for selected aftermarket commodities both internationally and domestically ensuring timely delivery and optimal stock levels. Most supply partners are the requirements of the commodity including preliminary specifications preferred supplier lead-times and date commodity as new and monitor existing purchase orders for delivery to meet business MRP inventory replenishment experience ordering order expedite defer cancel experience prompt control of orders revisions shipping notices and other documents to assure accurate retention of records and order communicate with internal staff and domestic and international communicate and work closely with our Product Development Engineering Receiving Inspection and Accounts Payable departments from multiple SMP coordinate with our Product Development and Engineering departments to select suppliers based on quality cost lead-time and in negotiations with suppliers. Research and implement opportunities to reduce cost of products and/or services. Responsible for maintaining acceptable inventory levels and inventory turn and make necessary arrangements for processing discrepancy items/materials for proper disposition. Issue replacement purchase orders as required on returned items and materials. SUPERVISIORY REQUIREMENTS:NoneREQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE: To qualify a bachelors degree or two or more years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a high-volume international setting. CPIM certification preferred. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and excellent interpersonal oral/written communication and critical thinking skills are also essential. Candidate must be proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP CONCATINATE TRIM IF Statements Calculations PIVOT Tablesetc.). MS Excel knowledge is necessary for various responsibilities. Knowledge of JD Edwards ERP/MRP system systems preferred. Candidates will be required to take an MS Excel skills offer acompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates who meet these requirements should submit a resume and salary history to: No Recruiters or phone calls compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex marital status or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap sexual orientation or citizenship status.