What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer (FT) position at Global Skyware?
The Buyer is responsible for the negotiation and procurement of direct and indirect materials. Steel coil stock, Mechanical Tubing, Metal fabrication, Electronics, Fasteners, and International procurement experience are required. Responsible for Production Planning, KANBAN Administration, and Material Control.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review and track purchase orders and expedite orders as needed.
- Identify new sources of supply, establish and maintain good supplier relationships.
- Develop and manage KANBAN stocking levels and supplier PULL systems.
- Monitor and negotiate purchasing prices that support minimum buy quantities to reduce internal inventory stocking levels.
- Develop qualified Suppliers which minimize/eliminate quality defects and late deliveries.
- Monitor supplier performance, using established Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Review Customer forecasts and determines inventory stocking levels and manufacturing capacities.
- Prepares production schedules and provides input to operations Supervision regards schedules and customer requirements.
Competencies:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
- Proven analytical skills – using Excel spreadsheets (V-lookups/Pivot Tables).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including V-lookup, pivot tables.
- Detail-oriented and able to follow through.
- Ability to manage multiple priority projects at the same time.
- Effective planning and organization skills.
- Ability to gather and analyze data, develop a rationale for decisions, consider alternatives and assess the impact and potential problems.
Travel: Some Domestic and International Travel may be required.
Required/Desired Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- 3-5 years experience as a buyer/purchaser, experience purchasing from Asia a plus.
- Lean Manufacturing Experience.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Experience using the MRP software system is a plus.
- ISM or APICS certification is highly desired.
- Experience with SAGE ERP and/or project management a plus.
AAP/EEO Statement: Global Skyware will not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any associate in employment opportunities or practices based upon his/her race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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