Buyer - Manufacturing

Summary of Position Mission

This position will provide support to the Supply Chain Manager in procuring production, packaging, services and supplies. Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with plant engineering and quality to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track supplier quality and delivery metrics.
• Utilize competitive bidding process to select and manage suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate excellent supplier negotiation skills.
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Organize and maintain online supplier folders to record all agreements, compliance documents, orders, and records for supply chain.
• Ensure the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercial terms.
• Visit suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assist in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
• Ensure maintenance and accuracy of all BOM lead times and standard costs in the ERP system, implementing changes and tracking variances as required.
• Effectively use verbal and written communication to provide resolution and status updates to team members, internal customers and suppliers.
• Work with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business goals to deliver long-term value
• Analyze root causes of accounts payable exceptions and take steps to resolve and prevent.
• Assist in implementing new sourcing/inventory strategies
• Strong computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) system.
• Highly organized to manage multiple products lines.
• Manage the activities of the purchasing and inventory; and purchase supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels.
• Problem solving including the investigation of root cause analysis, and implement corrective action.
• Monitor and communicate key industry developments and trends (shortages, price escalations, etc.).
• Manage and administer building/property keys and security camera access.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Support and adhere to all ISO standards applicable to the Company.
• Wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment directed by the Company at all times.
• Demonstrate complete working knowledge of firearms safety.
• Maintain and keep workstation and department area clean.
• Immediately report any maintenance and/or safety issues to Management.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward co-workers, other department and the Company.
• Maintain respect, courtesy and professionalism toward all co-workers and the Company.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and management.
• Actively participate and support the 5S process within the work area on a daily basis.
• Other duties will be assigned as required.

Qualifications &Knowledge Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing requirements
• Strong track record of cost reductions, broad knowledge of principles and practices within a professional field preferably with industrial products and experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing machine shops and casting suppliers required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Must possess strong motivational skills with the ability to interface effectively with all functions, internal and external, of the company
• Sound analytical skills and ability to take responsibility for multiple projects to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Purchasing Software
• Positive attitude and ethics which support our company's values and a healthy, high performance culture