- Demonstrate respect and commitment to the IMS System taking accountability for its effectiveness and continued improvement- Purchase components based on requirements within MRP- Ensure the system is accurate with supplier data such as lead times, coding of buyer, and supplier data- Expedite, de-expedite, and cancel parts based on production requirements- Purchase components for Maintenance, Repair and Operation via hand requisitions or through the internet approval sites as needed- Resolve any invoice disputes with the supplier- Resolve non-conforming parts through sending part back to supplier for evaluation, rework or replacement- Gather information from suppliers to gain a better understanding of assigned suppliers' supply constraints- Monitor supplier performance through open orders to ensure timely delivery of parts- Assist with OSMI Dispositions- Set up onsite meetings and facilitates discussion between suppliers and internal customers- Lead meetings for projects as assigned- Support and mentor fellow buyers as needed- Other duties as assigned
7-10 years
- CPIM, or APIC Certified Production and Inventory Management highly preferred- CSCP - APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional highly preferred- CPSM & ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management highly preferred
- Associates degree- Bachelors' degree in business management preferred- 8 years purchasing manufactured parts experience- At least 1 year of buying experience- Extremely detail oriented- Knowledge of ERP or MRP and their applications- Familiarity with production costing and supply chain optimization strategies- Experience with manufacturing processes such as metal working, fabrication and welding- Fluent in both written and oral English; Spanish is a plus- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to follow instructions and processes in order to perform the functions of the job- Experience in forecasting systems and ISO process controls
Associate
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