Planner/Buyer

Position Summary

Manage the purchasing needs of the organization by developing strategies to obtain the best value for service and supplies from the external providers / suppliers.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

To be successful in this position, must be able to coordinate and execute all purchasing related activities, including, but not limited to, value add/value engineered activities, pricing negotiations, contract review and contract execution, vendor resourcing, and development of internal indirect purchasing processes and metrics. Effectively communicating, both internally and externally.

Standard Duties: 

• Develop and implement direct/indirect purchasing strategies that support the overall operating income, cash flow and internal key performance indicators
• Assist in the development of supply chain partnerships
• Conduct daily purchasing activities and tasks
• Negotiate existing and new contracts
• Maintain supplier databases, purchase records and related documentation
• Coordinate with inventory control to determine and manage inventory levels, where applicable
• Ensure all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets and internal metrics
• Work to improve indirect purchasing systems and processes
• Perform root cause analysis related to failures in processes and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Keep apprised of market conditions, anticipate market changes, and recommend appropriate actions

Safety, Health and Physical Requirements:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of site safety and health goals, objectives, rules and procedures; actively participate in a safety engagement team, as well as follow all EHS rules, procedures and policies
• Wear PPE when appropriate in designated areas
• Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion

Key Competencies

1. Ethics and Values
2. Interpersonal Savvy
3. Timely Decision Making
4. Drive For Results

Education & Experience

 Education:  
 Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Related Field - Required

10 Years applicable working experience may be considered as alternate
 

Experience:  

2 - 3 Years related purchasing experience in Manufacturing setting (Automotive a plus)

Negotiation Experience

Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel 

PLEX experience a plus

Computer Skills:  
 To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient computer knowledge. 

• Microsoft Office Suite
• MRP systems proficiency (SAP / Plex)