What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Supplier Dev position at Fras le?
Position: Buyer
FLSA: exempt
Department: Purchasing
Location: Prattville, Alabama
Review Date: 02.2022
POSITION SUMMARY
Source, negotiate and purchase MRO (Maintenance, Repairs and Operations) and other indirect items and services; support Intercompany demands; send Purchase Orders to suppliers; maintain system updated with accurate information and follow-up deliveries; interface with maintenance, production and other departments; register new items and suppliers in the system; investigate and solve discrepancies in invoices; implement cost reduction initiatives; writes management reports; participates in physical inventory activities; support buyer in providing timely response to projects and other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Source, negotiate and purchase MRO (Maintenance, Repairs and Operations) and other indirect items and services through the submission of RFQs (Request for Quotes) and the communication with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of such requests.
Support Intercompany demands through the communication with colleagues in other Randon Companies and completion of assigned tasks relevant to purchasing position.
Send Purchase Orders to suppliers using the company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning – SAP System) while considering price, quality, lead-time and other specifications when applicable to ensure the formality of the purchasing process.
Maintain system with accurate updated information and follow-up with orders by communicating with suppliers and modifying fields, such as delivery date and remarks in the respective POs to ensure the accuracy of information and timely delivery.
Interface with maintenance, production, logistics, EHS, quality, process and other departments to identify possible indirect supply problems by actively participating in assigned meetings to ensure the correct flow of information.
Register new items and suppliers in the system following the implemented procedure and update current ones accordingly to ensure the accuracy of information.
Investigate and solve discrepancies in invoices through the communication with the logistics and financial areas to ensure the correct input of information in the system.
Implement cost reduction initiatives by searching, evaluating and possibly purchasing alternative materials to ensure the improvement of the financial status of the company.
Create and update procedures and work instructions.
Conduct periodic 5S audits
Write management reports, as requested, to support the decision making process.
Participates in physical inventory activities, as assigned, to ensure accuracy of financial information.
Other duties as assigned.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Mandatory
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel
X
Proficiency using PowerPoint
X
SOFT SKILLS
Teamwork: The ability to work on a team, to establish relationships to achieve common objectives, to show empathy, to respect different ideas, to share information and responsibilities, to maintain a professional and collaborative attitude, to share successes and failures. To grow along with the team, to achieve organizational goals.
Communication: The ability to give attention to people and their ideas and opinions; to realize, understand and analyze other viewpoints in an empathic way, to know how to convey ideas in a clear, consistent, objective and structured way, in writing or in speech. To know how to pass the information to individuals and groups while respecting the reality of the receiver and making sure the information is understood.
Organization: The ability to perform tasks in a disciplined manner, to prioritize and systematize work activities, to determine what methods that will facilitate the delivery of the expected results within the defined timeline.
Negotiation: The ability to negotiate and reach a consensus in adverse situations, to reconcile the interests of the parties, to bring mutual benefits, to preserve the relationship, to establish and strengthen alliances, to generate sustainable results.
Relationship (suppliers and service providers): The ability to develop and maintain long-lasting and reliable relationships with suppliers and service providers in an active and positive way, to establish good communication and to develop cooperation that will promote an environment of contribution.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES
Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree in either Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering or other related areas preferred. Associate’s degree required.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of position-related experience preferred. Experience in an automotive manufacturing industry preferred. Working knowledge of ERPs, such as SAP, preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION