What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at ITW Shakeproof?
Job Description:
What Makes This a Great Opportunity:
ITW offers a strong culture, based on integrity and trust. The position requires communication and coordination across different Departments and levels within the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Daily management and execution of full PO cycle: issuing POs, pulling in and pushing out POs in a timely manner, expediting past due POs, and following through with vendors to ensure POs due within two weeks arrive on time.
- Communicate regularly with suppliers to discuss pricing and delivery schedules.
- Work with internal stakeholders, including Production, Engineering and Plant Managers to assure material is on time to meet production schedules.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking and stockouts, optimizing stock flow.
- Maintain item information and ERP system parameters to maintain data integrity, allowing the continued use of the ERP system as the primary tool for the procurement process.
- Resolving any discrepancies in quantities received and or pricing on vendors’ invoices.
- Prepare and send RFQ’s for goods and services, work with Analyst to evaluate quotations.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth collaboration.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns promptly. Monthly report on supplier on-time performance.
- Routinely review market conditions associated with importing/exporting costs, scrap costs, steel costs, surcharges and shipping costs.
- Look at and recommend potential new sources or alternative materials, prices and products by looking at catalogues, trade journals or online.
- Other duties as assigned by Procurement Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in field related to supply chain functions or equivalent experience.
- Manufacturing background preferred.
- Highly analytical with proven success utilizing critical problem-solving skills and prioritization.
- Computer Proficiency: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Travel up to 25% of the time
- Strong project management skills
- Self-starter, a team player, result oriented with strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and make critical business decisions based on established metrics.
Compensation Information:
Salary Range: 76,590 - 93,500