SUMMARY

Under general supervision, purchases materials and supplies to maintain monthly production requirements. Coordinates shipments with vendors, monitors inventory levels, makes recommendations for improvements and processes. Assists other buyers as required. Maintains and oversees a buyer’s desk and is responsible for managing those suppliers at all levels required.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• AA and/or BS in Business or 3 to 5 years equivalent experience in Purchasing.
• Must be a reliable self-starter with ability to make logical decisions and handle direction responsibly.
• Must have strong analytical ability and excellent computation skills.
• Should possess strong communication skills, professional phone etiquette, and knowledge of Accounting Principles.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Power Point and have medium-strong typing and technical ability.
• Must be eligible to receive information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• APICS, CPIM and/or purchasing certificate.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred
• Contract and supplier negotiation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.

• Acts as an agent of the Company to commit funds for purchases.
• Purchase and manage inbound materials and supplies through formal ERP system using multiple suppliers, both domestically and internationally,
• Develops and manages effective relationships with suppliers.
• Helps design and implement supply solutions with supplier base and procurement management.
• Negotiates contracts and pricing with suppliers and procurement management.
• Makes recommendations for supplier selection to determine suitability of vendor based on Cost, Quality, Service, and Delivery.
• Supports new supplier onboarding and supports qualification processes, including supplier visits and evaluations as outlined in ISO procedures.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvements within the procurement process.
• Works with buyers and senior buyers at other locations to create best practices and standard work.
• Shares best practices and procedures with other members of the team in an open environment.
• Maintains responsibility for data integrity for purchased parts and supplies in the ERP system including, but not limited to: purchase part maintenance, import or export information, costing, supply selection, MRP settings, and data impacted by engineering changes
• Measures supplier performance with the use of Key Performance Metrics (KPIs) to ensure that quality, delivery and service level expectations are met.
• Uses KPIs to drive improvements and eliminate identified waste in processes.
• Helps maintain and adjust safety stock levels to optimize inventory and customer fill rate.
• Leads commodity management strategies and tactical supplier forecasting plans.
• Delivers spend productivity programs, including but not limited to, make/buy, alternate supply, supplier consolidation, cost reduction projects, product development, and low-cost country sourcing.
• Actively supports New Product Development teams to provide sourcing solutions to optimize the supply chain.
• Identifies excess and obsolete inventory and recommends disposition.
• Reconciles inventory and invoices for the purpose of identifying discrepancies.
• Performs root cause analysis for stock outs, missed deliveries, and/or non-conforming product to proactively drive solutions and prevention.
• Recommends changes in purchasing and material management policies, as needed.
• Follows and maintains ISO standards and compliance requirements.
• Follows company policies, guidelines and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.