BUYER - Automotive parts

BUYER - Automotive Parts (Brakes, Steering & Suspension Components)

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm daily overtime should workloads require;

PLUS, every other Saturday from 8:00am-1:30pm

Status: 100% On-Site / Fulltime / Hourly

Purpose: Timely procurement and delivery of production parts to meet/exceed scheduled manufacturing and shipping deadlines.

Ideal Candidate : Will have purchasing/procurement experience to support wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales preferably in a manufacturing/automotive industry environment. Is customer focused and driven to succeed; has high standards of integrity and a Team Player mentality.

Requirements:

· Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in the procurement of parts and materials – preferably in a manufacturing/automotive industry environment

· Must have understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations and inventory controls

· Understanding of complex, multi-level Bill of Materials

· Able to extract technical requirements from CAD drawings

· Can support the complexity of manufacturing, engineering, wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales within one facility

· Experience in production planning, and MRP systems

· Results oriented individual with a pro-active approach to overcoming challenges and achieving results

· Proven appreciation of Customer Service expectations

· Can problem solve and have strong analytical and negotiation skills

· Excellent attention to detail, along with organizational and follow-up skills

· Resourceful and self-motivated; able to work independently as well as in a Team

· Ability to effectively work with cross-functional departments

· Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook

· Knowledge of SAGE 100 a big PLUS!

Job Duties: responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Responsible for the on time procurement and delivery of production parts and materials

· Delivery coordination of raw materials and components to support production schedules

· Ensure all parts and materials procured meet standards of Quality, Efficacy, and Safety.

· Manage suppliers with an emphasis on cost savings and on time delivery

· Communicate with suppliers to ensure delivery schedule, cost, order maintenance

· Communicate with Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Leads as necessary to ensure timely and accurate delivery and receipt of parts and materials

· Provide procurement and logistics support

· Minor inventory management

· Prepare purchase orders and update MRP with confirmed delivery data

· Uphold company policies, procedures and adherence to local governing business ethics and codes of conduct

· Provide monthly status reports to management

· Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets

· Performs other purchasing/procurement duties as assigned

Education:

· Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Automotive Industry purchasing experience do you have?
• Do you have any experience purchasing Brakes, Steering or Suspension components?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27