Buyer / Senior Buyer

Summary:

The Buyer works closely with the Purchasing Team and vendors to ensure company deadlines are met while assisting in cost savings and inventory accuracy. They must work independently and prioritize job duties as well as communicate proactively. They must effectively use Infor ERP/MRP to ensure material is available to support production needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work closely with Program Management Team to manage the supply chain for various customer programs.
• Purchase material and services in support of operational and production requirements.
• Monitor Open Purchase Orders and confirm POs with vendor base work to expedite material shortages and maintain PO date accuracy to ensure inventory levels are in balance and company annual inventory turn KPI targets are met.
• Proactively react to potential material issues to ensure production lines and customer ATP are not negatively impacted.
• Cost integrity – ensure costs do not exceed the Sourcing Team’s estimated costs eroding margins.
• Participate in cost savings projects to enhance program margins.
• Manage customers’ excess material level to quoted goals and work closely with Program Management group to communicate any issues.
• Manage MRO Purchase Orders including consigned material cabinet.
• Review and action non-conforming non-receivable materials.
• Make cost reduction recommendations and leverage best practices.
• Negotiate  cost savings to meet annual company KPI targets.
• Negotiate and maintain Purchase/Cash Discounts when appropriate to ensure overall cost reduction for company.
• Coordinate and communicate inventory availability and all Production Schedule information between various company departments and functions such as Program Management, Materials/Purchasing, Stockroom, Manufacturing, Test, QA and Engineering.
• Take on special projects or other assigned tasks as needed/directed.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications:

To perform this job satisfactorily, 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Experience with MRP/ERP system.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering is highly desirable.
• Three to Five years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer (Microsoft Office) skills required.