Buyer I

THE ROLE: The Buyer will be responsible for procuring & monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs.
In this role, the incumbent will also obtain materials using engineering & production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels.
Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are resolved.
Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQs, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.).
Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up.
Daily Kanban management.
Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed.
Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed.
Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution.
Work with client Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects.
Conduct in indirect/purchase requisition ordering.
Assist in researching & communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments.
Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates.
Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance. Conduct Kaizen/continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes.
Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates.
Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers.
Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings.
Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations/changes where needed.
Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return &/or pay for goods. Assist in as needed inventory audits.
Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews. Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services.
Assist in Reconciling month-end reports.
Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.

QUALIFICATIONS: Preference for Bachelors Degree in related field, or Business Management
Supply chain/procurement experience.
The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%.
The ability to multi-task.
College degree & any supply chain course or certifications are preferred