IAM Buyer

Summary

Coordinates activities involved with procuring direct materials for the organization for daily production requirements and new program launch. Track performance of assigned purchases, inventories, cost, suppliers, and other variables. Ensure customer satisfaction through correct inventory held to produce goods as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, MOQ’s, and delivery.
• Review attrition rates and current trends to head off problems. Work with Engineering/Production/Program Management for accurate data and understanding.
• Responsible for successful, on-time program launches.
• Research/Locate/Qualify Aftermarket Suppliers capable of suppling direct material for all IAM Programs
• Recommend/Lead projects to reduce cost for direct materials.
• Update vendor specific data in MRP System
• Review and approve purchasing documents for adequacy of specified requirements prior to release.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Reviews invoice discrepancies for payment.
• Track ALL cost changes, submit for review and approval with Accounting, Business Development, and Customers as applicable.
• Oversight of supplier forecasts and ensure understanding and commitment from suppliers to secure products needed to support ATC Program Management/Production Department
• Utilize ATC Tools to maintain correct quantities of inventory to support daily production and program launch materials
• Work with suppliers to improve performance; quality and on-time delivery
• Develop/Maintain listing of “At Risk” parts and suppliers
• Responsible for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions of the quality management systems.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or Associate’s Degree(A.A.) with one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor's Degree/Associate’s Degree in business or purchasing related experience
• Experience in remanufacturing (highly preferred)
• Experience with Automotive purchasing/sourcing (preferred)
• Computer proficiency
• Effective communication with all position levels
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Team facilitation skills
• Demonstrated success in interfacing with other disciplines
• Knowledge of parts management
• Knowledge of production planning
  
  

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Must be able to read and understand English.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)