What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Trelleborg Seals & Profiles?
About the Company - Since our founding in 1905, our dynamic growth has been fueled by the dedication, innovation, and talent of our employees. Trelleborg’s global workforce is essential to our ongoing success as a world leader in engineered polymer solutions.
About the Role - For this on-site role in Aurora, Ohio, as our Buyer you will purchase items, materials, and services including those of a more technical and specialized nature, specifically custom compounds. You will also manage the inventory and prepare production schedules to establish cadence and lead time of each operation to ensure timely shipping in accordance with sales forecasts, customer orders, and internal demands.
Primary Responsibilities of the Buyer include:
- Placing and monitoring purchase orders and subsequent deliveries.
- Communicating requests for return authorizations with vendors including a summary of the technical problems or concerns. Issuing debit memos and replacement purchase orders.
- Investigating inventory shortages and discrepancies. Conducting root cause analysis and implement improvements.
- Ensuring that inventory transactions for raw materials are accurate and timely.
- Maintaining records and preparing summary reports for evaluation.
- Conducting and maintaining an accurate inventory of items that are purchased.
- Analyzing production specifications and plant capacity data to plan for production and shift schedules and to make recommendations regarding workforce requirements.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Material Management, Logistical Management or equivalent. Minimum of one year experience as a buyer or planner/scheduler.
Working at Trelleborg - Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that a great workplace is more than just fair compensation and benefits, although we do offer those as well. We also prioritize employee well-being and strive to create an environment that promotes work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits tailored to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Depending on your position and location, you may have access to flexible working hours, remote work opportunities, and other benefits that support your personal and professional goals. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that empowers you to thrive.