Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Summary

The position is responsible for supplier management and procurement activities within the Service Parts organization, serving as the primary contact for Central Parts Distribution in Japan and international depots. The buyer builds and maintains rapport with domestic and international suppliers, manages pricing agreements and requests for quotes, and resolves complex order, shipment, and invoice discrepancies on behalf of the company.

• Build rapport with domestic and international suppliers, and serve as the primary contact for Central Parts Distribution in Japan and international depots.
• Issue requests for quotes as directed by the Director of Parts Inventory.
• Manage pricing agreements with suppliers and initiate internal activities to update the parts master.
• Review part number substitutions for accuracy, approve them, and pass them to Stock Control to update the parts master.
• Receive system-generated purchase orders, conduct reviews, and submit them to suppliers.
• Place daily emergency orders as needed, obtaining necessary approval before purchase as outlined by the company.
• Respond to internal customer requests related to price and delivery.
• Monitor the activities of the Procurement Specialist and provide guidance and assistance.
• Track and report on supplier performance to department management.
• Resolve complex OS&D issues and invoice discrepancies.
• Screen, set up, and onboard new vendors in conjunction with Legal.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and contacts, eliminate credit holds, and review and manage proposed supplier price increases.
• Travel to supplier locations as needed.

• 5+ years of practical buying experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator in a multi-cultural environment with a customer-first approach and willingness for direct internal/external communication.
• Sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations.