What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Hendrickson Intl?
Position Purpose :
Essential Functions :
1. Supply Chain
o Material procurement and communication with assigned suppliers or commodities
o Assist in capacity planning including evaluating material stock levels, maintaining supplier capabilities to Hendrickson current and future demand
o Monitor supplier performance ensuring an uninterrupted supply of materials to production facilities through strategic management of the supply base
o Monitor and communicate performance metrics to suppliers on an on-going and regular basis.
o Manage ERP system, updating system inputs for each responsible component
2. Commercial
o Maintains pricing agreements for all assigned purchased material and resolves any invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
o Monitor and account for all fluctuations in purchase price variance (PPV) for assigned purchased material
o Manage the purchase order or P-Card process as assigned
3. Technical Specifications
o Completes all purchasing tasks involved with the engineering change request process (e.g. RFQ, negotiation of costs and timing, supplier PPAP, etc.)
o Conduct Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) meetings between Hendrickson and responsible suppliers.
o Completes product deviations as necessary.
o Clearly documents relevant information about assigned parts and suppliers per department documentation guidelines
4. Strategy Development
o Identifies and leverages opportunities by developing and managing contractual relationships as needed
o Foster multi-departmental relationship(s) between Hendrickson Controls Business Unit and key suppliers
o Monitor the marketplace for assigned commodities to identify trends, technology advancements, risk mitigation strategies, and cost-efficient alternatives
o Completes risk mitigation projects and other duties as assigned
Education and Training
- Bachelor's degree in a business or engineering concentrated field is a plus.
- Professional designations or Certifications by recognized Purchasing organizations preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Physical Demands
Environmental Conditions
Behavioral Traits
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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