What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at FTS Inc?
Role Purpose:
Ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials, equipment, and services while maintaining high quality and minimizing inventory. This includes supplier performance management and implementing strategic sourcing decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and deploying Global Supply Management (GSM) strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Update contribution metrics and ensure alignment with cost reduction portfolios.
- Lead or assist in supplier negotiations and contract administration.
- Manage supplier relationships, including conducting audits.
- Create and maintain contractual documents (e.g., supply agreements, pricing agreements, NDAs, insurance certificates).
- Support commodity reviews and gather supply chain intelligence.
- Manage inventory to minimize materials on hand, reduce slow-moving items, and address obsolete materials.
- Act as liaison between plants, including materials and quality teams.
- Recommend and implement changes to purchasing practices to align with legal, policy, and ethical standards.
- Resolve invoicing issues in collaboration with the RTP team.
- Participate in cross-functional teams focused on cost reduction, process improvements, and supply chain issue resolution.
- Protect intellectual property and ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Promote adherence to the Global Buying Policy and ensure compliance.
Competencies:
People Skills:
- Conflict Management
- Cross-Cultural Agility
- Influencing
Business Acumen:
- Global Business Knowledge
- Problem Solving
Functional/Technical Expertise:
- Commodity/Supply Chain Expertise
- Contract Writing/Management
- Negotiation
- Price/Cost Analysis
Experiences and Education:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in a technical field).
Desired:
- Experience as a plant or corporate buyer.
- Proficiency in SAP and GSM processes.
- Experience in manufacturing environments (operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain).
- Background in cross-functional teams or matrix environments.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Yellow or Green Belt, C.P.M., CPSM, APICS).
- Exposure to global manufacturing and business practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $23.55 - $27.55 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Fairport, NY 14450 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28
