Buyer

JOB TITLE Buyer

DEPARTMENT Materials

STATUS Regular/Full time

BENEFITS Eligible

COMPENSATION Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position buys direct and indirect material used to build high quality vehicles and components to support manufacturing and aftermarket part sales; manages suppliers, develops bids, analyzes PO suggestions daily, performs make vs. buy analysis, places orders and expedites material used in the manufacturing of product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead supply base development to reduce supply risk and deliver the best total landed cost.
• Assist in negotiating and managing a supply base and execute strategic supply base strategies for their assigned base.
• Support quality and cost objectives by developing and implementing sourcing strategies that ensure total of materials serviced and purchased.
• Perform activities to source, manage, maintain, and implement contracts and purchase orders and the associated databases; and with supplier performance monitoring.
• Analyze and process PO suggestions, and other reports to determine appropriate purchases and delivery schedule.
• Generate purchase requirements for assigned suppliers, commodities, parts, and services.
• Lead make/buy analysis to make decisions on outsourced supplier parts and other analyses.
• Read, repair and interpret written reports, drawings, correspondence, instructions and guidelines.
• Expedite as required for assigned suppliers/parts/services.
• Maintain system integrity related to supplier information.
• Maintain MRP master data.
• Negotiate year-over-year cost and quality improvements and create greater value for Getman.
• Lead improvements in efficiency and effectiveness within Purchasing and other teams.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with Getman Corporation employees and suppliers to ensure a cooperative and productive work environment.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required and the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned. This description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as leadership deems necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree in business management or supply Chain with 2-4 years of related work experience in procurement and/or supply chain functions required; or Bachelor degree (B.A. or B.S) in Business Management or Supply Chain preferred with 2-4 years related experience in procurement and/or supply chain functions.
• 1-2 years of experience in an Engineering to Order manufacturing environment utilizing prints.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Skills, Talents and/or Characteristics

• Negotiation skills.
• Leading Make/Buy analysis.
• Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Able to perform the job functions under minimal supervision.
• Prioritize and meet deadlines as required.
• Coordinate a high level of activities under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships.