Buyer (Longterm Contract)

Job Summary:

The Temporary Buyer is responsible for procuring direct and indirect materials, MRO, and services to support business operations. This role involves coordinating procurement activities, reviewing MRP planned orders, preparing and submitting RFQs, negotiating pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules, and creating purchase orders.  

Key Responsibilities 

·         Purchase Direct and Indirect Materials, MRO and Services in support of the business

·         Coordinates activities related to the procurement department

·         Reviews MRP planned orders

·         Prepares and submits RFQ’s to suppliers

·         Negotiates pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules

·         Creates Purchase Orders and issues to suppliers

·         Performs RTV transactions

·         Expedites late orders

·         Responsible for the procurement of products and services per requirements

·         Ensures Quality, Cost, and Delivery expectations are met

·         Research and identify potential new sources of supply for multiple commodities

·         Prepares RFQ’s, Technical Requirement Specifications, Design Packages and Drawings for submission to Suppliers

·         Maintains Vendor Master and ensures AVL is compliant with Quality Management System. Experience with risk assessments, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews

·         Communicates effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization

·         Performs other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing purchasing or equivalent combination

·         A strong mechanical and technical aptitude

·         Experience with risk assessments, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews

·         Experience with Lean Tools, such as PFEP, DFT, KanBan Pull Management

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

·         Excellent PC skills to include Visual ERP, MS office, (Advanced Excel user)