What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at TLD America?
TLD SPARE PARTS America team is an international and dynamic team. We have a very strong group spirit of cooperation and support each other for the benefit of the company and our customers.
We are customer driven. We aim excellence and support our customers the best we can. We target long term relationship that generate continuous sales and growth.
We go above and beyond for our customer, to make sure they get their parts as fast as possible. Arranging drop shipments from all over the word and using our global network of warehouses and forwarders.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Buyer will support business operations by purchasing materials, components, supplies, services, etc. essential to support operations. They will ensure that purchases are the required quality and quantity, at the most economical cost, and of timely delivery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Issue purchase orders according to MRP demand and incoming requisition forms
Analyze MRP demand and adjust orders according to real needs
Update item data settings to improve MRP demand
Review shortage report and complete necessary actions to avoid production shortages, including communication with vendors and the warehouse
Manage vendor warranty claims
Qualify new vendor capacities based on set qualifications and eliminate underperforming suppliers
Challenge vendors quotes and drive cost down and report cost reductions
Maintain clear and efficient communication with internal and external personnel
Coordinate meetings and prepare needed materials
Other duties as designated by department manager.
Establish standards and procedures for continuous improvement.
Other duties may be assigned as needed
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2-4 years of related purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven negotiation skills
Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
Experience with an ERP system (Infor/Baan preferred)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel at an advanced level
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: Windsor, CT 06095
TLD provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, TLD takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
TLD is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities.
