Job Title
Business Unit
Department
Reports To
Buyer
Chore-Time
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Manager
BU Location
BU Acceptance
Approved By:
Date Approved
Milford, IN
Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:
As the Buyer, you will manage raw material sourcing & negotiate commodity purchases to support the production areas. You will be responsible for supplier selection, supplier development, and on-going cost savings initiatives. In addition, you will support other departments with non-inventory purchases as needed.
Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role
A. Managing purchasing: 100% of the Job
1. Researches, evaluates and selects appropriate vendors that support the purchasing initiatives for the area and leads the negotiation of supply agreements for approval, ensuring price point goals are met.
2. Monitors and evaluates vendor performance and leads/assists in resolving quality, delivery, and billing issues timely and effectively.
3. Communicates and collaborates with the Material Planning Department on a frequent basis to ensure vendor product is delivered as needed to meet customer orders.
4. Actively coordinates communication between vendors and Chore-Time Engineers, acting as the liaison on new product design needs and related material selection/issues to achieve mutual goals.
5. Actively supports Lean Initiatives through participation in training and related events to foster productivity and process improvement within the department or cross-functional areas.
The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.
Position Requirements:
A. Education: High School Graduate; Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field preferred
B. Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience within a Supply Chain or Purchasing role preferred however, willing to train the right person
C. Certification(s): N/A
D. Functional Skills: Strong ability to research and evaluate vendor options with a strength in negotiating vendor pricing, agreements and/or contracts. Excellent organization, prioritization and project management skills, with a great attention to detail. Highly analytical with the ability to gather information and make decisions timely and effectively. Ability to learn and apply supply chain best practice concepts.
E. Technology Aptitude/Skills: Comfortable with PC/Microsoft Office products. Aptitude/ability to learn and work with MRP systems. JD Edwards experience would be a plus
F. Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications with an ability to communicate with all levels inside and outside of the organization is important for this role.
G. Leadership/Behaviors: Self-motivated, can work independently to achieve the goals of the position. Collaborative with an excellent ability to build and maintain positive relationships within the company and with vendors is essential. Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to influence decisions.
H. Culture Match Behaviors: Ability to work within a very collaborative team environment and have the natural ability to take a vision and turn it into a concept.
Core Values that Apply to All Positions:
- Integrity in all things
- Customers are why we exist
- Profitability is a must
- Excellence in all we do
- People make the difference
Equipment Used:
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:
- Ability to sit and operate a motor vehicle as needed for travel in this role.
- Ability to sit at desk for 5+ hours per day
- Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen for majority of day 6-7 hours
- Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day
- Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
- Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, walk, stoop, crouch, and carry items frequently
- Lifting up to 15 lbs. sporadically
Environmental Conditions & Travel:
- The employee is primarily exposed to a normal office environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments or customer locations.
- This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.
- Travel: Frequent travel; up to 20% travel is required
I have reviewed and understand the above job description. I understand that the company may change this job description as it deems necessary and at its discretion. I also understand that a copy of this job description is available to me through request to my manager or Human Resources department.
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