Buyer

Position: Buyer

Location: Bessemer, AL

Job Type: Combination of Office/On-site, Travel estimated at 30%

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Department: Corporate Purchasing #9067 -- North American Operations

Position Purpose: SUMMARY:

The Buyer ensures purchasing cost targets are met. in addition, the Buyer assures that timing requirements and technical requirements are met from the supply base. Performs purchasing functions including supplier selection, preparation of sourcing recommendations and their corresponding purchase orders, change orders, supply agreements and other documents as required. Performs supplier performance reviews utilizing supplier evaluation software and tools. Manages and tracks supplier performance. Buyer is responsible for resolving supplier performance issues. The Buyer is accountable for effective partnering with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced services meet the needs of the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
• Works safely at all times.
• Owns supplier management responsibilities for assigned commodities.
• Partnering with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced services meet the needs of the business.
• Evaluates supplier capabilities and processes.
• Develops effective RFQ packages with correct scope and timing verification.
• Performs target costing activities and total landed cost analysis.
• Identifies new areas of opportunity to drive cost out.
• Developing and executing sourcing and commodity strategies.
• Negotiates and implements long term contracts and supplier agreements, where applicable.
• Responsible for the overall supplier performance in relation to quality, delivery, cost and project milestones.
• Utilizes established Leadec purchasing processes and procedures for supplier evaluation and selection.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadec management.

Competencies:

• Achieve Results - Ability to identify and react to changing supply chain and internal customer needs.
• Team Work - Ability to work in close cooperation with internal peers and outside suppliers.
• Professionalism - Handles oneself in a manner reflecting strong ethics and business acumen.
• Customer Service Orientation - Satisfying customers.
• Adaptability - Willingness to deal with unexpected challenges or circumstances.
• Problem Solving - Defining problems and initiating viable solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comfortable working across departments and peers in other geographical locations to achieve results.
• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Proven ability to work within time constraints and with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong understanding of contractual agreements, commercial terms and buyer / seller relationships.
• Capable of independently researching, identifying and presenting solutions to business challenges that arise.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree - preferably in Business or Purchasing Management, or related field is required.
• 5 years' experience in the buyer role within Indirect Purchasing / Procurement is required.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in the use of an ERP system is required (Navision, PeopleSoft, SAP or equivalent).
• Experience in the use of Procurement Software such as COUPA, BasWare, ZYCUS or SAP is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point), is required.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job:

• Required to talk and/or hear in an office setting, noise level is low. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; stoop, or crouch.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bessemer, AL 35022: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location