What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain - Buyer position at GS Global Resources?
Description
GS Global Resources, a growing distributor, manufacturer and systems integrator located in Mukwonago, WI, is known nationally as a supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulic systems and electronic control systems.
GSGR places great value on satisfaction in the workplace, personal development, creativity, professional work, team work, and providing a safe working environment. Our company’s success is based on the commitment of highly motivated and competent employees who actively shape the future of the company.
Job Summary:
Purchase commodities for GSGR assembly production and resale by performing the following duties:
• Run Purchase Suggestion, Missing Components, Past Due and Unacknowledged Reports on a daily basis
• Process ERP demands for timely delivery and accurate quantities to meet customer needs
• Monitor stocking levels to ensure proper inventory levels and purchasing at cost effective quantities.
• Effectively communicate GSGR requirements to our supplier base and convey the results to our internal customers
• Process all expedite requests via the production shortage reports, e-mail and phone requests. Communicate these requests to the appropriate Buyer, Supplier(s), and other internal departments as-necessary. GSGR is an extremely customer-focused company that requires a unique dedication to customer satisfaction
• Verify the accuracy of supplier lead times on an ongoing basis.
• Verify Purchase Order Acknowledgements from our Supplier for accuracy
• Attend Production, ECO and new product meetings and update other departments on order status.
• Assist Quality department with disposition of quarantined or defective product
• Verifying GSGR Special Price Agreements with suppliers, negotiate potential reductions and request renewals upon expiration.
• Sourcing based on specific commodities and supply base
• Work with receiving to answer questions and rectify supplier inaccuracies
Required Skills:
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work well with a team
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Self Motivated with strong problem solving skills
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or combination of relevant work experience and certifications
• Experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work with engineering teams and all operations related departments
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Prior experience with an MRP or ERP system, Epicor a plus
Expectations:
GSGR strives to provide our employees with a rewarding and challenging work environment. In turn, we expect our employees to be hard working, cooperative, friendly, and energetic.
Every GSGR employee is expected to deliver excellent customer service. Customers ultimately judge GSGR’s performance on the ability to deliver quality products, which meets and exceeds their expectations. Every person’s role and performance directly impacts GSGR’s ability to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.