Buyer jobs in Marietta, GA

Overview

JBT is a diverse, global company with many needs for international management talent and great opportunities for experienced graduates.

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JBT is one of the largest solutions providers to the global food processing industry. The largest food processors within the fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, seafood and bakery industries are among our customers.

Performs transactions and coordinates internal and external activities related to the procurement and distribution of parts, equipment and materials to assure 100% material support of department manufacturing and sales plans.

Responsible for maintaining vendor relations, reviewing and processing requisitions, authorizing payments to vendors (within JBT’s Global Authority Matrix) and participating in the supplier evaluation process.

Responsibilities Essential Duties and Percent of Time Spent : Analyze MRP / APS outputs and other sources of purchased part demand for completeness.

Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for parts, equipment and services accordingly. 35 Effectively monitor supplier performance to deliver on time to the internal customer satisfaction and to satisfy overall delivery to external customers.

Ensure proofs of shipment for vendor drop shipments are provided in a timely manner. 15 Manage day to day supplier relationships, enforce prices and other commercial terms for the benefit of JBT.

Participate in cost savings projects supporting PNA and central teams in deployment of new suppliers, parts and processes, manages the Engineering Change Notification process for purchased items.

Monitors past due levels from suppliers and works with them to minimize risk. 15 Monitors projects and exception reports to identify part availability issues and communicates to all parties involved.

Works with Operations Manager and Warehouse Lead to identify item stock outs and work with vendors to expedite deliveries when required.

Works with supply base to align gaps to better service customers. 20 Interact with Accounts Payable to ensure all backup documents have been provided and invoices approved to ensure suppliers are paid according to terms.

10 Performs other duties as assigned 5 Qualifications Knowledge and Skills : Must have experience with and a thorough understanding of;

MRP, Purchasing, Supplier negotiation, ERP systems, and Materials / Inventory Management Degree : Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration.

Equivalent Purchasing / Supply Chain experience will be considered. Experience : Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment Supervisory Responsibility : No Work Environment and Physical Demands : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment : Spends most of time in an office within the plant. Exposure to possible shop hazards are occasional and include noise from machinery and forklift traffic.

Physical Demands : Frequent sitting, walking, and operating a computer. This job description is a summary of essential job functions.

It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.

All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted.

In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department.

JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying.

Last updated : 2024-04-24