Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

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The Buyer 1 role performs purchasing activities in support of production and company’s operation requirements at the functional or business unit (BU) level. This role works with BU Planning Team and/or Director of Supply Chain in managing procurement related deliverables, as per company standard practice, to support customer materials and our internal Supply Chain metrics. Success in the role includes a positive and proactive approach to ensure continuity and quality of materials, maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost.

Also demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

Collaborate with the regional & site customer focus team(s) to support customer material and business needs.

Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions in weekly basis

Generate and manage ERP purchase order releases for production and new product launch

Monitor, track, and provide feedback to accurately communicate the PO Status to CFT (Customer Focus Team)
Maintain and set up parts in ERP as needed (Preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, NCNR)
Work with Materials Planner to obtain customer authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materials liability

Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact yet minimizing unfavorable PPV/CMP & excess inventory

Manage material escalations with Commodity Management and suppliers

Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items related to quality, receiving issues, ECO, and NCR including returns to suppliers

Execute contract changes

Execute PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) changes recommended by Program Leader/Supply Chain Leader Adhere to supplier approval and review processes

Management and maintenance of Suppliers with activities related to selection, forecasting, monitoring performance, and supplier corrective actions

Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not owned by commodity management

Collaborate with Materials Planner on inventory reduction plans

Work with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager to resolve invoice issues

Escalate to Finance on credit holds and payment terms issues as it applies to supplier deliveries and invoices

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management, or equivalent combination of educational and work experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain is required

Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal

Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure

Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS:

Physical and/or Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the…