Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
The Sr. Buyer is responsible for performing a variety of complex supply chain activities to ensure that all material & services needed are available to the production team in a timely manner and within set financial parameters through coordination with the Supply Chain Team.
Also provides active support to the cross-functional team in achieving operational excellence.
Maintains knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases that are consistent with quality and quantity requirements. Works with the Local and Regional Supply Team to determine procurement strategies that will best support Project and / or future orders while achieving Corporate Inventory and Cost Objectives.
Negotiates financial and delivery terms and places POs at the best total value (with verifiable justification). Working closely with Sourcing/Commodity Manager and Supplier Quality engineer, recommends alternate sources to leverage capacity, delivery, quality, and cost.
The Sr. Buyer is responsible to ensure Supply Continuity of assigned materials, communicating and driving mitigation and improvement activities with the Supply Chain team and other Operations professionals as needed to reduce supply risk, manage the daily activities with Suppliers and ensure Supplier Compliance directives and service performance.
The Sr. Buyer will also have the responsibility to develop and guide Junior/Associate Buyers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. The list is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents. Incumbents may perform other duties as assigned.
- Execute processes and procedures accordingly
- Evaluate MRP daily, generate purchase orders in timely manner, resolve material issues/shortages, support responsible inventory management practices and reporting to help achieve KPI goals.
- Negotiates pricing and terms for parts and services and establishes strategic stocking plans and/or blanket purchase agreements with vendors, subject to management approval.
- Manage Day to Day relationship ownership of active suppliers and assessing supplier risk and develop mitigation plans.
- Organize, plan, and prioritize work.
- Maintain accurate supplier and part information in ERP system: lead-times, MOQs, account managers, PO data.
- Work with accounting to resolve invoice issues
- Participate in supplier review and scorecard process
- Assist / Participate in SIOP and regularly communicate with key personnel in planning and procurement to ensure schedules are met and delays are avoided
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities, work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to provide optimal quality, delivery and price
- Provide guidance/mentorship to buyers
- Perform additional duties and ad-hoc reporting as needed to support Supply Chain team.
- Read and understand supplier material drawings / prints.
Education /Skills /Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)- 7+ years of combined experience in Purchasing (preferred), Production/Materials or Planning
- Ability to work with Engineering and Production (familiar with and can understand drawings and specs).
- Can demonstrate a thorough understanding of Purchasing Best Practices through progressive job growth, certifications or education.
- Demonstrated experience in cost saving initiatives (either through the company or on their own).
- Great analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Flexibility, teamwork, and growth mindset
- Strong background in operations/manufacturing, preferably automotive
- Strong computer skills: competent use of Microsoft office products particularly Outlook, Teams, and Excel (including pivot tables); working knowledge of Inventory Management/Material planning/ERP Systems (SAP preferred)
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken, excellent interpersonal communication skills
- APICS certification a plus
- Experience and interest in S&OP/SIOP, continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing practices
- Follow the Interplex Credo (Collaboration & Can-do Attitude, Customer Focus, Do It Right the First Time, Lead by Example, Value Creation, People Matter, Quality).
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