Associate Buyer jobs in Sparks, NV

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration LLC is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team. Our company specializes in designing innovative and customized hardware solutions for the residential window and door market in North America. Our product line includes advanced systems for window and door applications and includes a full line of European hardware solutions.

As part of the ASSA ABLOY group, we combine our global resources to successfully support our partners with unique and market leading product solutions. The Buyer role is an excellent opportunity to join our growing company and to personally develop within an international operating environment.

Role Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for overseeing the entire purchasing process from order entry to product receipt for a group of select vendors within the ERP system. This position will communicate frequently with vendors, internal departments, and customers; cultivating strong relationships that ensure the efficiency and success of the supply chain.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee the end to end purchasing process for a selection of vendors

• Analyze and interpret sales and inventory parameters to generate weekly orders in MRP

• Review forecast data against actual sales to recommend changes to demand planning

• Manage various product lead times by supplier

• Adhere to the monthly purchasing budget, obtaining approvals when applicable

• Review, negotiate, and enter vendor pricing, communicating changes to management

• Enforce strict shipment date requirements with vendors, requiring approval for deviations

• Communicate accurate ship dates, volumes, and potential bottlenecks to internal departments

• Expedite or delay orders depending on customer needs and budget

• Oversee the process for direct-to-customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking

• Hold and organize routine meetings with assigned vendors

• Frequently communicate with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, and Sales Departments

• Process vendor returns

• Help control transportation costs by limiting air freight and expediting services

• Ensure IFOT delivery of goods from suppliers

• Create and submit RFP’s to identify superior sources for cost, quality, and lead time

• Perform other duties requested by management

The right candidate has energy, enthusiasm, and takes pride in being part of a team motivated by excellence and growth. They should enjoy working in an open and fast paced environment and possess a "can-do" attitude. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The following experience is preferred:

Preferred Requirements:

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and capable with presenting analysis

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability

• 3 years experience in a purchasing related role

• Previous experience with sourcing, vendor qualification, and vendor auditing

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work autonomously and adapt and learn quickly

• Can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible to work overtime (if needed)

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration LLC offers a competitive compensation package including health, dental, vision benefits for you and your family, employer paid life and short term disability insurance, 401(k) with co. match, vacation, sick and holiday pay.

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