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Description

Working hours 8am-5pm or 7-4pm

THE ROLE:

• The Buyer will be responsible for procuring & monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs.
• In this role, the incumbent will also obtain materials using engineering & production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are resolved.
• Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQ?s, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.).

• Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up. Daily Kanban management.
• Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed.
• Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed.
• Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution.
• Work with client Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects. Conduct in indirect/purchase requisition ordering.
• Assist in researching & communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments.
• Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates.
• Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance.
• Conduct Kaizen/continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes.
• Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates.
• Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers.
• Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings.
• Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations/changes where needed.
• Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return &/or pay for goods.
• Assist in as needed inventory audits.
• Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews.
• Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services. Assist in Reconciling month-end reports.
• Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in related field.
• Supply chain/procurement experience.
• The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%.
• The ability to multi-task.
• College degree & any supply chain course or certifications are preferred.
• 1-3 years experience