Title: Buyer

Location: Georgetown, KY

Salary: $65000 with Benefits.

Position Summary

Responsible for all procurement activities for the Plant as related to component items. Successfully manage a large supplier base, negotiating the best possible terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Analyze and forecast demand for products and services to ensure timely procurement and optimal inventory levels
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on criteria such as price, quality, service, and capacity
• Manage supplier relationships including quality and supply issues, improving performance
• Acquire materials as needed to maintain production and pilot schedules, avoiding delays and outages
• Maintain regular communication with Production to confirm weekly material requirements
• Complete the internal supplier approval process to ensure all suppliers meet the requirements
• Develop an effective and accurate system for creating and monitoring purchase orders
• Direct cycle counts and other monitoring activities to ensure inventory accuracy and condition
• Resolve disputes and handle returns to supplier in cases of nonconforming material
• Assure all data is entered into MRP system and prepare various reports and forecasts as required
• Demonstrate cost savings
• Keep continuous improvement in the forefront. Suggest, plan, and implement positive changes without prompting.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping to ensure a safe, clean, and productive workplace
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to use computers and applicable software (Microsoft Word, Excel) at a high level.
• Ability to properly communicate to all levels of company employees to coordinate effectively
• Ability to multi-task and successfully operate in a fast paced environment
• Good attention to detail
• Strong understanding of procurement practices

Physical Demands

• Frequently in sitting position to perform duties at desk and on computer so must be able to sit for an extended period of time
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Success of This Position is Measured By

• On-time Delivery of Material
• Material Outages
• Premium Freight Cost
• Material Cost to Budget

Education and Experience

• A college degree and/or a minimum of three to five years equivalent experience, preferably in the automotive manufacturing industry