Buyer

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the procurement and process application as it supports operations and order fulfillment. This will include working operational issues with suppliers, providing strong client service and maintaining data accuracy within SAP. Teamwork with internal and external departments is necessary to ensure achievement of overall team goals, supplier invoice resolution and maintaining Purchase Order integrity in SAP. The Senior buyer will coordinate daily activities of assistant buyer, Purchase Orders monitoring and track KPIs for the achievement goals. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate the Assistant Buyer to enhance KPIs performance (PO Cycle, OC, Late POs, MRBR, Cockpit)  Run weekly direct material shortages in SAP and participate proactively in production meetings.  Expedite direct material shortages with applicable suppliers. RFQ process. Purchase info record maintance Attend meetings and update others on issues or concerns when there is a risk which could prevent the organization meeting customer demands or where there are over capacity concerns, key participant on the forecast plan. Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.  Supplier Data Integrity (profisee) Supplier Performance (SOTD) Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities. Support Global sourcing team when product change requests and review and communicate the impact on capacity plans by exploring alternate sources for goods and materials as needed. Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure good and proactive communication. Aid with Non-Conforming Material resolution. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers. Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities. Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines. Strong knowledge of the commodity in charge Assertiveness EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree. 3 years of Purchasing experience at minimum Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements. Strong technical knowledge and understanding of mixing solution commodities (preferred) Computer literate, to include advanced Excel skills (preferred) Preferred: 1 + Years of experience in Supply Chain.