Sr. Buyer

We are looking for a Buyer to join our team at Innomotics – A Siemens Business.

Your change engine.

Motors and drives are our business, redefining reliable motion from check-time per day to uptime per lifecycle, from simply on/off to everything smart in between. Our most powerful engine: more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, colleagues. For them, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion – in e-motion. We are the “we” in power – and we can empower you.

15,000 and counting.

Are you looking for the stability of an established global player with the lean, innovative spirit of a mid-size hidden champion? That’s us! Are you looking to shape entire industries with a future-proof portfolio of more sustainable, energy efficient solutions? Deal, let’s go!

The role.

Innomotics is seeking a Sr. Buyer to join their team at their facility in New Kensington, PA. The position will work closely with Strategic Procurement, Project Management, Manufacturing and Engineering to plan orders and purchase material/components based on customer/project needs. This role will focus on meeting assigned delivery reliability targets while achieving efficient inventory levels and turnover targets, as well as track, supervise and expedite part shortages. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the purchasing activity for assigned inventory components to support both intercompany and 3rd party manufacturing. The individual will obtain pricing from approved supply base, issue purchase orders, and resolve supply issues to meet customer demand. The successful candidate will also resolve invoicing issues, settle source models, planning levels, inventory accuracy and accurately maintain material master and information records in SAP.

• Implements commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials.
• Contributes to implementation and ensures usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines).
• Ensures adherence to supplier commitments such as on-time delivery and negotiated pricing.
• Prepares and supports negotiations to acquire the highest feasible savings.
• Generates, documents and implements savings to contribute to the success of the business and make results visible.
• Participates in Supplier onboarding and management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification).
• Ability to establish and maintain supplier relationships and recognize the importance of strong supplier relationship management
• Closely collaborates with internal customers to ensure cross-functional care and early involvement for project execution, maintenance and problem-solving.
• Provides supplier information to internal business partners
• Support planning and coordination of new product introduction or product changes
• Understands and implements to the principles of excellent data stewardship by ensuring all relevant SAP fields reflect timely and accurate information (e.g. PO due dates are accurate, stocking levels are adapted to support business needs, consistent review and action from MRP messaging).
  
  

Your profile.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately sophisticated assignments. Applies moderately sophisticated knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of area of specialization. Demonstrates knowledge of organization’s business practices and issues.

• BS/BA in related field, or advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience or equivalent education in related field (i.e. Supply Chain)
• Ability to own the efficient procurement of special and custom design components
• Lean process focus
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills (written, oral and presentation) to optimally communicate with external suppliers, internal customers and teammates.
• A teammate that can take the lead and guide peer departments and functions
  
  

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience

• BS in Supply Chain Management Preferred
• Supply Chain industry certifications are desirable (ASCM, ISM, CSCMP, Six Sigma)
• 10 years’ experience in related field
• Proficient in SAP
  
  

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The pay range for this position is $77,800 - $133,400. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

What We Offer.

At Innomotics, we are committed to an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our company’s success. We apply lean principles and seek to continually improve our processes and customers’ experience.

Why you’ll love working at #TeamInnomotics

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment
• Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)
• Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
• Flexibility to work remote a few days a week
• Paid parental leave
  
  

Who designs your future? You do.

Make your mark in our exciting world. #JoinReliableMotion #TeamInnomotics

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