Buyer

As a Buyer you’ll be able to make an impact by implementing procurement strategies and coordinating flow of materials with a family of suppliers. You’ll partner with subject matter experts in our Global Procurement team to make the best decisions for the Corporation. As a self- starter, you’ll truly be able to make a positive impact on the organization through your problem solving, lean thinking and effective communication, delivering the most reliable and cost effective solutions.

·       Execute on select business conducted with suppliers and coordinate internal actions between supplier and the product.

·       Communicate parts availability issues to appropriate buyer.

·       Communicate inventory level set ups to PFEP Specialist.

·       Communicate packaging issues to materials.

·       Communicate pre paint parts issues to materials, buyer and zone team members.

·       Create and present purchasing metrics to management.

·       Participate in lean events.

·       Assist Operations purchasing on root cause analysis team to fix material shortages and report on critical items.

·       Ensure smooth cut in of change notices.

·       Support new model introduction into production area.

·       Support change in supplier shipping and packaging habits driven by purchasing.

·       Assist in Kanban implementation to zone for purchased parts.

·       Create spot buy and blanket orders with suppliers.

·       Manage and maintenance MRP message activities.

·       Part number setup files under purchasing control. Create debits memos, and credit memos as needed.

·       Website communication and training with suppliers.

·       Inventory control activities for material stored at suppliers.

·       Shortage updates.

·       Coordinate the proper flow of material .

·       Support all procedures for government regulations and public laws.

·       Provide feedback to manufacturing and purchasing management concerning potential problems that could affect manufacturing operations.

·       Ensure purchase order is correct with regard to pricing and delivery.

·       Ensure order is acknowledged by supplier.

·       Address and resolve invoice issues.

·       Support production and aftermarket groups. Communicate effectively with Tactical Buyers.

·       Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field

·       Related Internship experience

·       Tactical buying experience in a manufacturing environment