What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aftermarket Buyer Intern - PTL position at Pettibone / Traverse Lift?
Secures and analyzes quotes, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities.
Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics inventory control and management; negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from an aftermarket manager.
Inventory planning and control; maintains yearly budget for total aftermarket overhead.
Coordinates inventory management with production scheduling and demand.
Monitors supplier lead times and assesses if we need to switch suppliers, should they not be meeting our expectations.
Manages list prices – adjusting continuously.
Creates and analyzes reports for management, as requested.
Utilizes sales history to forecast future inventory levels.
Takes the lead in time sensitive purchasing situations.