Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Description Buyer (Job Number: 1712865)

Designation:
This Buyer position will be responsible for a wide variety of functions critical to the continued success and effectiveness of JCI/Scott Safety. We are looking for an individual that has worked in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with demonstrated successes in Cost Reductions, Sourcing, New Products, Supply Chain Management and other tactical duties, all of which maximizes the site’s overall goals.

• Supports the execution of cost reductions for assigned commodities.
• Manages assigned suppliers / commodities to ensure ongoing supply and appropriate pricing.
• Issues and manages purchase orders to support new products, engineering and tooling requirements.
• Develops and obtains quotations from suppliers.
• Supports resolution of quality/delivery issues with appropriate cross‑function team – Quality, Engineering, Production.
• Provides defined sourcing and procurement support on new product development activities, driving schedule adherence and attainment of cost targets.
• Sets standard costs.
• Conducts quoting activities to ensure best total cost for assigned commodities.
• Advises management of improvements on materials and equipment, price changes, marketing changes and source changes.
• Supports Company’s initiatives for achieving Supplier Business Diversity goals, Conflict Minerals and Country of Origin requirements/goals.
• Supports commodity cost reduction, lead time reduction and supplier consolidation projects.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Ensures Supply Chain compliance with Export Trade and Regulatory requirements.
• Supports Supplier Performance improvement requirements working with Supplier Performance Quality Team.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, New Product Introduction, related area or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressive purchasing, cost reduction, project management, negotiation, supply chain management and problem solving skills.
• Solid understanding of MRP and demand‑pull scheduling practices is desired.
• Commodity knowledge in Plastics, Rubber and/or Electrical Assemblies preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Position requires 25% travel.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, high initiative, ability to handle multiple tasks, organize and prioritize while being self‑directed is a must.
• Must also have a professional attitude exercising interpersonal savvy, confidentiality, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse environment with appropriate sense of urgency and drive for results.

Job:
Sourcing/Purchasing

Organization:
Life Safety Products

Primary

Location:

United States-North Carolina-Monroe

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability Employer

We welcome diversity in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified women and men.