BUYER II

Job Summary The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for the procurement and planning of materials, supplies, and services that support the business. The candidate must exercise control over defined inventory levels for purchased parts. Responsibilities Administer negotiations and purchase of production materials, consumable supplies, landed material costs, and expense items both international and domestic. Determine all purchased parts ordering activity based on plan forecasts, inventory objectives, customer demands, and economic ordering patterns using a fully integrated MRP II manufacturing system; implement demand flow processes as appropriate. Assist in expediting material shortages, identify causes, and take corrective action with vendors; participate in the disposal of surplus and obsolete inventory. Coordinate with QA personnel regarding processing of non-conforming materials to ensure timely vendor involvement and accountability for disposition. Verify vendor invoices for accuracy, price extensions, and quantities received. Coordinate with planning, purchasing, and production supervisors. Manage inventory levels: Develop optimal safety stock levels. Manage service levels for top customers. Support daily improvements. Manage bottlenecks. Identify process improvements. KPI Management: Manage and improve customer delivery performance. Manage inventory levels. Collaborate with Supply Chain to identify and evaluate key suppliers on quality, timeliness, and procedures. Update the Commercial team on any changes to lead times. Maintain accurate data in SAP. Participate in Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) cycle. Support disposition of excess inventory. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 0–3 years buying experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment, preferably with participation in NAPM and/or APICS. Working knowledge of an integrated manufacturing system with computer applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills for negotiation. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field; up to 3 years of related buying experience in a manufacturing setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Benefits Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and excellent benefits. Physical Demands The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Working Conditions The work environment is normal for an office and/or client site, workshop or warehousing facility, with moderate noise levels. Local and client sites may be unpredictable; safety equipment should be worn accordingly. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr