Buyer

The Buyer/Planner II will provide day-to-day tactical procurement support for the purchase of materials, components, services, and supplies in support of the manufacturing operation. Provide procurement support to ensure the use of suppliers of best performance to Norgren relative to quality, on-time delivery, total cost, and service. Individual must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate information internally and externally. This individual will purchase components and materials from external suppliers as well as Norgren intercompany suppliers as well as Norgren intercompany suppliers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Create and disseminate daily basket of work to be released for designated production areas based on component availability and finished goods delivery schedule.
• Assists Production Supervisors and Leads in recording, tracking, and reporting on daily production.
• Assists Production Supervisors and Leads in resolving BOM or Routing issues and accounting for and correcting any inventory inaccuracies.
• Assists Production Supervisors and Leads in identifying any constraints inhibiting the efficient processing and timely completion of work orders.
• Works with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service to prioritize expedite requests and provide order completion status.
• Works with Warehouse Manager to monitor and plan inventory requirements and arrange any special delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to address any unanticipated raw material shortages preventing work orders from being released.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to address any unanticipated component shortages preventing work orders from being released.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to establish and sustain a Lean culture.
• Follow-up and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide support for supplier consolidation and rationalization efforts.
• Develop, establish, and maintain supplier performance measurements as needed to support the objectives of the divisions.
• Communicate company requirements (price, delivery, specification revision) via timely and accurate transmission of purchase orders and change orders to suppliers.
• Collect purchase order acknowledgements and advanced shipment notifications (ASN's) from suppliers as per company requirements. File with purchase order documents.
• Manage any supplier capacity constraints or lead time
• Configure/improve logistics routes to balance the needs of the business and optimize total cost.
• Manage and close out accounts payable issues to ensure timely and correct payment of invoices.
• Update JOE data (supplier lead times, pricing, economic order quantities, pay terms, Free on Board (FOB) terms, own all part parameters, etc.).
• Communicate supplier performance successes/issues to Category Managers as an input regarding overall supplier performance.
• Provide pertinent and timely information to suppliers such as demand forecasts (as provided by planning) to assist suppliers in their capacity and material planning.
• Plan and manage inventory position and inventory turns.
• Negotiate and place orders with mills preferred suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders, claims, vendor agreements, bids, proposals, etc.
• Expedite shipments to assure parts are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meet quality standards.
• Research and resolve product claims, invoicing discrepancies, etc.
• Prepare and maintain monthly reports such as forecasts, stock-out statistics, supplier on-time delivery, parts per million, and scorecard.
• Develop and maintain detailed knowledge and skill with purchasing modules of any business enterprise software system used by the division and update same based on the changing needs of the division.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics/Operations, Engineering, or other related field preferred.
• A minimum of three years of procurement or other supply chain related experience required.

Computers and Technology

Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

Certifications

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification preferred

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Norgren is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex or veteran status.

Health & Safety:

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by all members of the workforce at IMI to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be independently mobile. The individual is also required to frequently interact with a computer and communicate with colleagues. Contact your local HR representative to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment.

Here at IMI, we value our workforce, our wellbeing, and our professional working environment. The Cardinal Rules for HSE have been designed to act as a guide for all: Take Personal Responsibility and Accountability for Collective Safety, Observe and Use Proper Lifting Techniques, Respect Machine Guarding Systems, Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Perform Hazardous Energy Control (Lock Out-Tag Out), and Operate Powered Industrial Vehicle Safety. These rules are designed to keep our employees safe and if not followed, can have serious consequences to you, your co-workers, and our business. All members of the workforce are expected to adhere to all safety policies and rules.

Code of Ethics:

Norgren requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description:

Norgren may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.