Purchasing Buyer

Purchasing Buyer at Fori Automation, LLC A Lincoln Electric Company

Responsible for managing relationships with suppliers for direct and indirect goods and services. Previous experience desired in buying or purchased product planning. The role includes executing purchasing requirements sourced by the Purchasing Supervisor or from the corporate centers‑led programs. Quoting and procuring MRO and non‑strategic requirements for the location, while collaborating with the local management team and corporate centers‑led management group.

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  Owns their respective suppliers' performance and related corrective actions necessary to meet and improve our operational performanc
• eWorks closely with other departments to identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers for assigned purchase requirement
• sParticipates in local management meetings, gaining a better understanding of the immediate priorities locally while communicating progres
• sManages external supply risk associated with supplier selections, including alternative sourcing strategies, inventory safety stocks, and supplier inventory programs (examples: VMI, Consignment, and other solutions to minimize risk
• )Improves Working Capital (WC) through stocking programs, extended payment terms and utilization of established Supply Chain Financing (SCF) program where appropriat
• eConsiders cost variables when selecting suppliers during the sourcing process (examples: logistic selections, title transfer, INCO terms, training, technical support, payment terms, pricing, lead times, order quantities, warranty, liabilities, and other factors based on specific budget and schedule requirements
• )Serves as a member of cross‑functional project teams to implement the most cost‑effective value for procurement alternative
• sEstablishes purchased material Standard Cost and provides forward guidance to expected cost variances. Communicates supply cost factor changes on a monthly basis while recognizing the importance to quoting and overall profit performance of the compan
• yPrepares and manages Requests for Quotation, Information, or Proposals (RFx) of local sourcing requirement
• sProvides suppliers with forecasts and production schedule information as neede
• dEngages in Continuous Improvement (Cl) process for operational improvements of assigned procurement processes, including improvement in Kinetic transactions, master data accuracy, and implementation of new business systems related to Kinetic processe
• sGives close attention to detail and policies for supplier onboarding requirements (e.g. NOA to protect all intellectual property, tax documentation, vendor‑master data collections of banking accounts, terms, and contact information
• )Other tasks assigned as a valued member of the organizatio

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  Bachelor's degree or minimum 2 years experience in a related procurement role in lieu of a degr
• ee Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures for a publicly traded compa
• ny Ability to read and interpret documents such as Part Prints, Bills of Material, Manufacturing Routings, and Job Order For
• ms Excellent interpersonal, communication, analysis, and problem‑solving skil
• ls Strong computer proficiency with experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Kinetic or similar E
• RPKnowledge and experience using consumption‑based and forecast‑based planning metho
• ds Ability to prioritize work and adapt your work schedule to meet deadlin
• es Demonstrate a strong attention to deta
• il Previous procurement experience in an ISO‑9001 or equivalent Quality Management System (QM

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Supply Chain

• Industrial Automation and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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