Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Federal Signal is currently looking for a Buyer at our University Park Location. The Buyer will be responsible for the coordination and execution of activities involved in the daily tactical management for the components related to assigned commodities.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Daily management of commodities by assigned supplier including processing, expediting, maintaining MRP messages for all purchase orders.
• ECR responsibilities for commodities assigned including authorizing via signature, coordinating use up or last time buy activities when applicable, and follow up to ensure a successful ECR implementation.

• In collaboration with Engineering and Quality, determines, develops and manages effective supplier relationships. Maintains an up-to-date understanding of supply constraints; formulates and implements strategies to mitigate risks.
• Conducts business review sessions with suppliers. Measures performance with established metrics and develops continuous improvement plans.
• Prepares bid documents and oversees the bid process. Performs bid analysis and makes recommendations regarding purchases.
• Utilizes various systems to ensure disruption-free supply of materials within a highly dynamic environment and maintains responsibility for system data integrity
• Prepares and processes purchasing forms. Obtains and maintains procurement records, supplier databases, and purchasing documents.
• Assists in the maintenance of all business unit/ group contracts in accordance with established departmental and company policies.
• Resolves supplier-related issues involving shortages, quality concerns, and delivery delays. Coordinates and sees through the completion of supplier corrective action activities.
• Supports and participates in cost savings objectives and cost reduction initiatives. Coordinates internal and external communications to ensure the successful implementation of plans.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Procurement, Supply Chain or related field preferred or equivalent work experience in procurement in a manufacturing or supply chain environment required. APICS or CPSM certifications preferred.
• 2 years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supplier relationships and inventory planning in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify and execute savings opportunities, implement sourcing strategies and quickly execute tasks to realize benefits.
• Ability to multi-task, coordinate strategies/activities across multiple business functions
• Experience with financial and quantitative analysis
• Solid problem solving, verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of management.
• Strong Excel skills
• Previous MRP/ERP experience preferred
• Experience in working with supply chain programs such as blanket orders and VMI (Vendor-Managed Inventory)

Salary Range: $60,841/yr - $86,916/yr Plus Bonus

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)