Purchasing Buyer, Senior

The Senior Buyer is responsible for buying direct materials for production and ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained. Perform complex data analysis, recommending action based on insights gained from the analysis. Lead and facilitate process improvement projects, analyzing existing processes and leading improvement initiatives based on data analysis to strengthen ITW capabilities. Supports forecasting geared towards providing early warnings of positive or negative trends in specific areas of the supply chain. Supervises the daily activities of the overall purchasing function, including 1 direct report and sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision.
ITW's unique culture is a competitive advantage, and the company is working hard to make sure that its divisions continue to think and act like smaller companies. ITW businesses have significant flexibility within the framework of the ITW Business Model to customize their approach to best serve their customers and maximize performance. The foundation of our company is the ITW Business Model, a unique and differentiated set of core capabilities and business practices that comprises three key elements: ITW's 80/20 Front to Back Process, customer-back innovation, and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture.
ITW North American Stamped Fastener Division, (NASF), serves the major OEMs and their tier suppliers in the North American automotive market. The division supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage our deep-draw stamping technologies. The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW's industry leading research and development capabilities, NASF enhances our customers' competitive advantage by:
Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in N.Exchanging product, process and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.
Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.
Responsible for purchasing component materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms.
Monitoring inventory to support production.
working with the leadership team to provide data and alert team to any potential risks or issues.
Supervises direct report(s), ensuring they understand the job duties, setting expectations, monitoring employee's productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching,
Supervises all purchasing related activities such as but not limited to, MRO and non-production related purchasing and related receiving.
Supports all CapEx projects.
Ensures compliance to all purchasing and finance policies.
Setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision.
Attend any ITW required training include but not limited to, safety training, policy training and other training activities.

~ Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or 6 years' working experience comparable with the position.
Working knowledge of SAP ERP system is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Suite, PowerPoint), IT applications and general office equipment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports
Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and the ability to interact effectively with all levels within the company, clients and customers
Able to train, lead and coach direct report(s), set expectations, provide and support growth opportunities to help develop new skills and improve performance.
Office environment with some plant floor interfacing. Core working hours are Monday through Friday; with overtime, as needed to complete projects
Use of computer monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Able to wear appropriate PPE (safety toed shoes, safety glasses, earplugs or any other required PPE) when in specified areas of the facility.

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