Job description

Position summary:
Setra Systems is seeking a Buyer who prides themselves on results, is a cross-functional team player, and has a continuous improvement mentality. In this position you will be working closely with our well-established purchasing team in a goal driven, quality based, lean manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for acquiring commitments and coordinating the procurement of all assigned material to support current operations.

Key responsibilities:
Procure materials at or better than targets established for quality, delivery, and cost while meeting or exceeding inventory turns goals.
Review potential stockouts and past due purchase orders, expedite as needed, and communicate timely updates to the production team through daily management.
Place orders and acquire acknowledgement of purchase orders from suppliers
Follow all steps of Kanban process standard work
Run inventory and purchase order reports
Follow-up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of freight to support production
Ensure delivery dates on purchase orders are accurate and up-to-date
Support quoting (cost and lead-time) activities for new and recurring sales opportunities.
Provide regular updates to Management and respective department(s) on the delivery of items
Complete supermarket audits as scheduled
Supervise daily management board to infer hot items for immediate actions
Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers as needed
Performs a variety of activities in support of successfully arranging for delivery of parts in order to expedite and meet production schedules. Such items involve collaboration with Planner/Buyers, Manufacturing, and Quality, etc.
Assist with administrative duties in the purchasing department
Interact directly with suppliers, while maintaining supportive linkage to purchasing buyers and management

Skills & qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics or a related field preferred.
Two+ years’ experience in a related field is preferred (i.e. buying, expediting order and material handling activates).
MRP system experience required, JD Edwards desired
Foundational understanding of Kanban process
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Project Management concepts and methods required.
Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Pivot Tables, Access, Word)
A self-motivator that needs minimal input to maintain focus and direction
Critical thinker; can problem solve and plan ahead
Proven track record to negotiate and resolve discrepancies with suppliers
Clear and effective communicator, both written and orally
Portrays a sense of urgency in all daily tasks
Superior interpersonal skills

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com.
Setra Systems, Inc. is an Operating Company within the Precision Technologies platform of Fortive Corporation that designs and manufactures a broad line of premium sensing products including humidity, current, vacuum, energy and pressure sensing instruments. Our products are used in a wide variety of applications within the global HVAC/R, Healthcare, Industrial, and Semiconductor markets.

Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Please refer to our Careers page at www.setra.com/careers to learn more.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation.

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