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Key Responsibilities:
* MRP-review daily by Master Planning Family (MPF), supplier number and buyer number
* Create and place purchase orders with vendors.
* Follow-up on purchase orders to expedite delivery/shipment if required and communicate and issues/concerns/updates.
* Work closely with Shipping and Receiving department on any packing slips or proof of delivery as needed
* The Buyer owns any invoice discrepancies.
* Work closely with Engineering Department on any projects that require purchasing components
* Coordinate vendor visits with Management and Supervisors.
* Order assigned commodities based upon MRP requirements. Expedite or de-expedite as necessary to meet production schedule. This includes trailer production, PDC aftermarket needs, sister plant requests, warranty and other customer related needs. Issue Purchase Orders and verify that supplier has received PO and can meet delivery date.
* Ensure pricing is correct and matches what Corporate Purchasing group has agreed upon. Work with Central Pricing, Corporate and Supplier to resolve any discrepancies.
* Monitor material usage by production when it appears there is a discrepancy between what Engineering has structured in the BOM and what shop floor is actually using.
* Work with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and to address any quantity or quality deficiencies should they arise. Buyers are expected to have suppliers present for introduction of new systems and help support production. Any supplier visit is expected to be concluded with a written Supplier Audit Report. Supplier non-performance may result in a CAR (Corrective Action Report) being written or financial penalties.
* Monitor Excess Inventory report to ensure excess inventory targets from Corporate are met. Run Global MRP to see if Buyers components can be used by sister plants. Work with Engineering on potential opportunities to use material. Discuss possibility of selling to either PDC or Indy Branch (only used material).
* Work with supervisors and key employees to address any supplier or product issues.
* Know and understand the commodities purchased and how and where they are used in the building of the trailer.
* Communicate with prospective new suppliers that may offer improved performance over existing supply base.
* Monitor inventory levels as to its accuracy and usage rates so as to ensure production is able to build correctly while at the same time insuring inventory is turning at a reasonable rate (15-18 annualized turns). Have cycle counts done as appropriate.
* Work with suppliers, traffic and receiving crew to properly plan for deliveries so that product is effectively and efficiently unloaded and processed into the plant.
* Monitor production schedules (dates and quantity), especially changes that occur within the accepted lead-time window, and determine impact upon suppliers ability to deliver on time.
* Provide forecast of certain commodities to ensure that supplier has capacity to meet GDLP future needs. Forecasts are generated for suspensions, wood floors, steel, and stainless steel among others.
* Support all year-end physical inventory activities and reconcile inventory levels of assigned commodities.
* Address packaging concerns to improve storage, retrieval and parts presentation to the production line.
* Understand basic production process and how it relates to purchasing.
* Knowledge of discounts and be able to group purchases to secure price or freight advantages.
* Understand NCM process as it relates to their parts, have knowledge of day to day recurring purchasing activities, including the receiving and transfer process of material handlers.
* General knowledge of purchasing ethics and standards, invoicing process and how accounting dept affects purchasing and vice versa.
* In addition to Buyer I key responsibilities, this level will be able to analyze excess inventory for their parts on a weekly basis.
* Understands how to correct invoicing and pricing issues in a timely fashion.
* Has good decision-making skills, make informed, timely decisions concerning delivery issues and the like.
* Ability to follow BOM/drawing packages.
* In addition to Buyer I and II key responsibilities, Buyer III will have the ability to analyze overall inventory levels and work independently.
* Has the ability to conduct studies, analyze and evaluate data, make recommendations and decisions.
* Possess a deeper understanding of the work order process (completions, lot/serial tracking, issuances, galvanizing, etc.) and how-to problem solve MRP issues.
* Has extensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of purchasing.
* Mastered time management skills.
* Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
* Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
* Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
* Integrity & Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesnt misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
* Functional Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
* Peer Relationships: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
* Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
* Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on whats important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
* Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
Job Requirements:
* Education: Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred
* Experience: 1-3-years (Buyer I) and 5-10 years (Buyer II) of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and training
* Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor
* Solid ability in identifying and resolving problems in a timely, effective manner
* Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
* Manufacturing experience is a plus
* Must have general knowledge of purchasing concepts
* Travel: Travel will be minimal
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