Purchasing Buyer

Purchasing Buyer - MRO

Fori Automation is a global supplier of welding, assembly, material handling and testing equipment for both automotive and non-automation customers around the work. Headquarters in Shelby Twp., Michigan. Fori automation has facilities located in China, Korea, Germany, Spain, India, and Mexico. Fori Automation focuses on delivering cost effective highly engineered products and systems that can be designed and manufactured globally with localized sales, project management and service.

Location: Shelby

Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time

Function: Supply Management/Purchasing

Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Hourly 37 Min: 36, Mid: 51,576.30

Bonus Plan: OIP

Target Bonus: 5.0

Position Summary

Responsible for managing relationships with suppliers for direct and indirect goods and services. Previous experience desired in buying or purchased product planning. The role includes executing purchasing requirements sourced by the Purchasing Supervisor or from the corporate centers-led programs. Quoting and procuring MRO and non-strategic requirements for the location, while collaborating with the local management team and corporate centers-led management group.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Owns their respective suppliers' performance and related corrective actions necessary to meet and improve our operational performance
• Works closely with other departments to identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers for assigned purchase requirements
• Participates in local management meetings, gaining a better understanding of the immediate priorities locally while communicating progress
• Manages external supply risk associated with supplier selections, including alternative sourcing strategies, inventory safety stocks, and supplier inventory programs (examples: VMI, Consignment, and other solutions to minimize risk)
• Improves Working Capital (WC) through stocking programs, extended payment terms and utilization of established Supply Chain Financing (SCF) program where appropriate
• Considers cost variables when selecting suppliers during the sourcing process (examples: logistic selections, title transfer, INCO terms, training, technical support, payment terms, pricing, lead times, order quantities, warranty, liabilities, and other factors based on specific budget and schedule requirements)
• Serves as a member of cross-functional project teams to implement the most cost-effective value for procurement alternatives
• Establishes purchased material Standard Cost and provides forward guidance to expected cost variances. Communicates supply cost factor changes on a monthly basis while recognizing the importance to quoting and overall profit performance of the company
• Prepares and manages Requests for Quotation, Information, or Proposals (RFx) of local sourcing requirements
• Provides suppliers with forecasts and production schedule information as needed
• Engages in Continuous Improvement (Cl) process for operational improvements of assigned procurement processes, including improvement in Kinetic transactions, master data accuracy, and implementation of new business systems related to Kinetic processes
• Gives close attention to detail and policies for supplier onboarding requirements (e.g. NOA to protect all intellectual property, tax documentation, vendor-master data collections of banking accounts, terms, and contact information)
• Other tasks assigned as a valued member of the organization

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or minimum 2 years experience in a related procurement role in lieu of a degree
• Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures for a publicly traded company
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Part Prints, Bills of Material, Manufacturing Routings, and Job Order Forms
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer proficiency with experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Kinetic or similar ERP
• Knowledge and experience using consumption-based and forecast-based planning methods
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt your work schedule to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail
• Previous procurement experience in an ISO-9001 or equivalent Quality Management System (QMS)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or technical field; or high school diploma and 2-3 years experience in procurement.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Repetition with activity; computer work. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• ISO-14001: Complies with ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Supports, implements and understands the intent of the EMS policy. Participates with ISO-14001 as required.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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