Duties

• Provide leadership to less experienced Buyers.
• Participate in establishing goals for the department.
• Maintain open and regular communications with the sales force on the status of orders.
• Collaborate with corporate supply chain team to achieve shared metrics.
• Lead annual physical inventory of raw materials, finished goods and WIP.
• Provide input to and work directly with Marketing and Supply Chain leadership in developing vendors.
• Review division’s needs and employ blanket orders, contracts, planned purchases or other appropriate methods to most effectively provide for the procurement of goods/services to support the division’s operations.
• Coordinate activity with vendors/suppliers to ensure that sufficient raw materials and MRO items are available.
• Process purchase order requests and issue purchase orders to requestors.
• Strategize and establish buying plans to obtain optimal quality goods and services for the lowest possible cost.
• Track and analyze vendor/supplier performance for quality, on-time delivery, and cost. Research and recommend alternatives as appropriate.
• Coordinate with finance and other departments (internally and externally), to obtain appropriate information necessary in completing required audits.
• Assist PIC Manager and other Planning department team members with monthly/annual projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior purchasing experience in manufacturing, Automotive supplier experience preferred.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong skills in written/verbal communication, organizational ability, and proven analytical and project management skills
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability; good business judgment and instincts
• High ethical standards, personal integrity, and attention to compliance risks
• Self-starter, result-oriented, with high level of energy and strong multi-tasking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills — ability to quickly establish credibility and trust, and work effectively across multiple functional areas
• Strong skills in MS Office software with expertise in Microsoft SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint are preferred. Proficiency with JBA or other AS-400 based MRP/ERP.
• High school diploma/GED. Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, logistics or materials planning preferred.
• Five or more years’ worth of experience in Purchasing in a manufacturing environment.

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