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Job Description
Job Summary:This buyer is a key member of operations team and will report to the materials manager. The incumbent will be responsible for the accurate and timely procurement of production materials, supplies, and services using and maintaining various replenishment techniques to communicate requirements to suppliers. This individual will be responsible for effectively maintaining acceptable levels of inventory that meet production requirements as well as financial utilization goals. The role is responsible for negotiating optimum arrangements for pricing, delivery, and total cost of ownership. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast paced team environment with ability to multitask, to maintain great attention to detail, and to be customer focused.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Process purchase orders for required components and services in compliance with ITWauthorization levels including:- Purchase inventory as documented on bill of materials from new or establishedsuppliers.
- Expedite replenishment orders and deliveries as needed to meet productionrequirements.
- Send out RFQ to suitable suppliers for new or existing parts.
- Review Kanban purchase quantities, reorder points, and supplier lead times to ensure appropriate quantities are purchased.
- Review aged inventory reports to minimize slow moving or obsolete inventory.
- Maintain or establish effective visual materials replenishment triggers.
- Maintain or establish MRD finished good accessory inventory levels.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, orrelated field
- 3-5 years experience in materials procurement role supporting manufacturing or warehouse operations
- Solid understanding of Supply Chain and Forecasting/Planning Technologies
- Preference for equipment manufacturing experience
- Preference for professional affiliation or certification (i.e. APCIS, NAPM, etc)
- In-depth knowledge of KanBan, Vendor Managed Inventory, demand flow, and supply agreements
- Strong leadership, analytical, and change management skills
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Accountability and commitment to work agenda and schedule
- Desire and ability to advance in organization
- Ability to lead effective meetings
- Advanced PC skills including use of Word, Excel and Outlook
- Basic mechanical or technical skills with preference for ability to read Blue prints.
Additional Information
Working Conditions:Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:- Based in Charlotte, NC
- Office and manufacturing floor
- Some travel as necessary
Vacancy expired!