Indirect Buyer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Release of purchase orders to suppliers via the ERP system on a timely basis in accordance with lead-times, and monitoring delivery schedules.

* Work closely with maintenance and operations on to review and align safety stock levels as needed.

* Communication and correspondence with the supply base on purchase order coordination and execution of releases submitted, including the management of identified discrepant materials.

* Interaction with material control on the required movement of materials as required to support manufacturing, which includes receiving, and internal movements.

* Reviews inventory to determine actions on excess and obsolete components and define a plan of action to manage.

* Experience in negotiating purchased costs and payment terms with suppliers, along with exposure to executing to supplier agreements and contracts.

* Ability to manage activities in a very hands-on manner and provide leadership and direction.

* Cross functional skills in understanding manufacturing capabilities and interna; customer expectations.

* Drive and implement new product and cost savings initiatives in a cross functional team setting.

* Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required

* Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, and accurate and highly productive manner according to company policy.

* Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.

* Attend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.

* Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

* Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree required, with preferred emphasis within Operations or Supply Chain Management

* Licenses/Certifications:

o APICS Certification and/or progress towards is strongly preferred

* Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

o Minimum 3-5 years' experience in material planning and/or purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing setting

o Demonstrated knowledge and skills in inventory management practices such as forecasting, order policy codes, demand management, and lead-time in support of customer programs.

o Ability to navigate with flexibility in a changing business environment.

o Strong project management skills, demonstrated experience with continuous improvement process and quality initiatives

o Solid ERP experience, Advanced Microsoft Office skills

o Required travel estimated at 10%.

o Accountability to complete work on time and with a high degree of quality.