Buyer

Summary:

This position is responsible for procuring products (components and end assemblies) not manufactured in-house.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the supplier interface with a focus on performance, cost, flow of incoming materials and disposition of non-conforming goods on multiple commodities.
• Select vendors based on their commitment to quality, on-time delivery, and pricing; results are obtainable by final negotiations.
• Maintain procurement settings and safety stock for assigned suppliers.
• Actively manage inventory levels for assigned products to meet metrics by using lean concepts and effective supply chain management such as lead time reduction.
• Maintain close contact with vendors by correspondence, telephone and plant visits.
• Work closely with product engineers and marketing to determine technical specification for product categories purchased.
• Participate in company related operational and pricing projects, as needed.
• Publish and contact top suppliers semi-annually with vendor analysis ratings and secure corrective action when applicable.
• Work closely with Customer Services to confirm dock dates and expedites.
• Vendor Consolidation - re-source/reevaluate at leas two suppliers from company supply base.
• Run quarterly strategic supplier project on assigned suppliers (pricing/settings).
• Mentor and guide Associate Purchasing Agent(s).
• Other job activities as assigned.

Essential Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• High school diploma required; Associate Degree and/or Bachelor's degree in Business related field preferred; 3-8 years of purchasing experience in an MRP environment
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• General knowledge of ERP systems
• Knowledge of lean concepts such as pull systems, vendor managed inventory, consignment inventory and lead-time reduction programs
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with internal customers and vendors
• Strong negotiation skills; ability to multi-task; effective organization and coordination skills in a team environment
• CPIM certification preferred
• Ability to travel as needed

Equipment Used:

• Computer, telephone, and other office equipment

Personal Protective Equipment/Clothing Required (PPE):

• Safety glasses and hearing protection as required.
• ESD smock and grounding equipment as required.

Physical Demands:

(Not Applicable, Occasionally [1-33%; 0-2.5 hrs./day], Frequently [33-66%; 2.5-5.5 hrs./day], Constantly [>66%; 5.5 hrs./day])

Physical Abilities

• Stand – Frequently
• Walk – Occasionally
• Sit – Constantly
• Climb – Not Applicable
• Crawl – Not Applicable
• Squat – Occasionally
• Kneel – Occasionally
• Bend – Occasionally
• Twist – Occasionally
• Use of Hands/Fingers – Constantly
• Reach Outward – Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder – Occasionally

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs. or less - Frequently
• 11-20 lbs. - Frequently
• 21-50 lbs. - Occasionally
• 51-100 lbs. - Occasionally

Push/Pull

• 10 lbs. or less - Not Applicable
• 11-20 lbs. - Not Applicable
• 21-50 lbs. - Not Applicable
• 51-100 lbs. - Not Applicable

Sensory Requirements

• Speech - Yes
• Vision - Yes
• Touch - Yes
• Hearing - Yes
• Smell - Yes