Buyer

Position Summary This position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials and equipment from suppliers for all brands of TWG. Please see the note on electronics experience preferred for this specific role. Essential Responsibilities Procurement of materials: Utilize MRP standard work reports, as needed for procurement, using MRP-II, business planning software, and other computer applications to forecast material requirements, determine delivery dates, and obtain the best prices for materials from approved suppliers, based on OTD delivery performance and quality. Creates and reviews material requisitions and purchase orders for materials on a consistent and timely basis to support plant operations and meet/exceed inventory goals. Reconciliation of purchase order invoice discrepancies. Work on accounts payable to resolve line items. Purchase price variance: Pricing analysis for any changes associated with part price or surcharge changes. Work to ensure minimization of any negative PPV, inflation, surcharges, or tariffs. Update the MRP system with the latest part prices. Communication: Establish and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between TWG and the suppliers. Foster feedback and continuous improvement, using scorecards and analytical tools. Works within established guidelines related to system parameters and approved supplier lists to improve inter-departmental communication. Facilitate special meetings with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, cost‑effective supply chain modifications, and successful supply chain modifications. Prepare and communicate any daily, weekly, or monthly reports to the organization as assigned. Quality materials: Facilitate first contact with the supplier for material quality defects. Escalate to the Global Supply Chain or Quality department if not resolved. Facilitate QBR reviews and meetings with suppliers to maintain a high success rate for buyer‑responsible suppliers in terms of quality and delivery. Initiate, track, and obtain resolutions on supplier DMR reports. Takes corrective action with suppliers for defective or damaged materials and communicates with shipping, receiving, and QA personnel to determine and control conditions of goods and services. MRP purchasing parameters: Maintain accurate system lead times, minimum and maximum inventory settings, and minimum order quantities (MOQs). Ensure the accuracy of the MRP/Epicor "product type" field based on the part strategy for the organization. Example: consignment, VMI, Tier 1, Kanban, none, etc. Inventory: Meet or exceed inventory objectives while ensuring manufacturing build schedules can be supported on time with purchased materials. Ensure inventory is in place to support any "inventory programs" such as GREER, TIER1, PARTS, or others. Freight: When necessary, arrange for the transportation of purchases and expedite the shipping of critically needed materials within budgeted guidelines, while supporting customer requirements and commitments. Premium freight approvals required. Supplier forecast: Provides volume forecasts to suppliers to ensure future supply needs can be met. Provide on time based on a mutually agreed schedule. Responsibilities, guidelines, and procedures: This position is also responsible for, with authority to follow ISO procedures, initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute to problem solutions, verify implementation of solutions, control further processing when a problem is identified, protect the environment, including preventing pollution, analyzing or identifying areas for correction or improvement. Other essential duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field; or 1‑5 years' experience in materials management, procurement, or related supply chain fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience. APICS CPIM or CSCP accreditation preferred. Must be able to travel as required and /or directed. Strongly Preferred for this Role Experience in Electronics Work Arrangement : Onsite We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Benefits Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time of business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Accommodations Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. #J-18808-Ljbffr