Buyer 1

The Buyer 1 role performs purchasing activities to support production and company operation requirements at the functional or business unit level. The position works with the BU Planning Team and the Director of Supply Chain to manage procurement deliverables, supporting customer materials and internal supply chain metrics. Success includes a proactive approach to ensure material continuity and quality, maintain inventory at planned levels, and monitor cost. The role demands strong communication and organizational skills. DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the regional & site customer focus team(s) to support customer material and business needs. Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions on a weekly basis. Generate and manage ERP purchase order releases for production and new product launch. Monitor, track, and provide feedback to accurately communicate the PO Status to CFT (Customer Focus Team). Maintain and set up parts in ERP as needed (Preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, NCNR). Work with Materials Planner to obtain customer authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materials liability. Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact while minimizing unfavorable PPV/CMP & excess inventory. Manage material escalations with Commodity Management and suppliers. Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items related to quality, receiving issues, ECO, and NCR including returns to suppliers. Execute contract changes. Execute PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) changes recommended by Program Leader/Supply Chain Leader. Adhere to supplier approval and review processes. Management and maintenance of Suppliers with activities related to selection, forecasting, monitoring performance, and supplier corrective actions. Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not owned by commodity management. Collaborate with Materials Planner on inventory reduction plans. Work with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager to resolve invoice issues. Escalate to Finance on credit holds and payment terms issues as it applies to supplier deliveries and invoices. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in operations, inventory or purchasing management, or equivalent combination of educational and work experience. Minimum of 1 year of experience in supply chain is required. Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows-based operating system and related software. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.). Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure. Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities. WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS Physical and/or Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: The working environment is generally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder, high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire is appropriate. Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr