Buyer (Hybrid)

Position Overview

Plan and procure at lowest cost quality materials, components and equipment for delivery as demand requires. Optimize inventory levels to balance JIT practices, minimal excess inventory and prevent customer backorders.

Team members must demonstrate the operations’ core values each and every day. Operation’s core values are:

Listen

Challenge

Transform

Care

Commit

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Plan material requirements based on usage history, forecasts and project demand schedules
• Update and maintain item master information in Material Planning System for assigned purchased items
• Purchase inventory stocking levels based on Min/Max settings, Forecasted quantities, or ERP system
• Source and Purchase MRO items as needed
• Maintain PO contract integrity and accuracy with suppliers and within company financial database
• For responsible inventory items, reduce and maintain inventory levels within established inventory goals and still meet demand requirements
• Negotiate with and manage suppliers to meet GNR business goals and objectives
• Perform periodic supplier performance evaluations and conduct supplier feedback meetings to review and follow up on supplier business objectives
• Bid out new items and periodically bid out existing items and commodities to insure materials are acquired at best cost
• Coordinate with Quality Department and Mfg Engineering to negotiate with suppliers for resolving vendor quality problems in a timely manner
• Continually research responsible commodities for market changes and business opportunities, and to be a commodity expert for internal customers
• Advise management of changes in commodity market conditions and supplier base activity which could adversely affect pricing and/or delivery
• Negotiate and manage outsourced contract assembly suppliers and outsourced work orders
• Maintain hands-on expertise in company Material Planning System.
• Help develop and implement new systems or system modifications that affect the Materials department
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)

• Must have excellent negotiation skills
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have good problem solving skills
• Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude
• Must be customer service driven for internal and external business customers
• Must have good organizational and time management skills
  
  

Desired Qualifications

Required Education (if necessary):

• BA or BS degree or equivalent experience
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience as a buyer/planner
• CPM Certified
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
• MRP System experience
  
  

Working Environment:

Open office environment, located near a manufacturing facility and home office.

Position would require to work onsite 3 designated days per week with some flexibility.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, lifting (no more than 40lbs)

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time position, with potential need for evening/weekend support, scheduled Monday-Friday with majority of time on-site (some flexibility).

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us

At ReSound, people with hearing loss are at the heart of what we do. In an ever-smarter world, we think big and challenge the norm so that we can transform lives through the power of sound. A life that empowers you to hear more, do more and be more than you ever thought possible.

What We Offer

As a leading medical device manufacturer, we value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k with Company match
• Paid Parental Leave & Transition Back to Work Benefits
• Company HSA Contributions
• Free Hearing Aids for Family Members
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

GN Hearing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity in the workplace. GN Hearing openly supports and is fully committed to the recruitment, training and promotion of all individuals, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, maternity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law or ordinance. Founded in 1869, GN group today operates in more than 90 countries across the world and has more than 6,000 employees. View The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement.

E-Verify

GN Hearing / ReSound participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify poster here. View the Right to Work poster here.

Disability Accommodation

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