Buyer / Planner 3, Purchasing

Buyer Job Description

Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reasonable price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels. Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, review requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products. Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery. Negotiate effectively with Suppliers to avoid Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and partner with Sourcing when a potential PPV is greater. Keep the Production Lines running using Kanban Program. Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled. Improve supplier relationships and performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs and documentation). Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points.

Experience Required: 5 years

Skills Required:

• Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders
• Understanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground transportation
• Comprehension of part and change order specification requirements
• Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes)
• Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV, reconciliation issues, and scrap, and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time.