•Manage the daily activities of the Buyers in the Purchasing Department
•Plan and purchase any and all parts and material to ensure availability at lowest possible cost and investment while maximizing customer service
•Plan and purchase higher end commodities and fabricated parts
•Respond to MRP demand in a timely manner (daily), placing orders for material in response to forecasts and customer requirements
•Identify strengths and weaknesses of supplier base;manage and develop alternate supplier relationships as performance and business requirements dictate
•Manage purchase agreements and contracts for materials, as to sources, quotations, prices, terms, etc., ensuring uniformity, economy and limitation of liability
•Expedite parts shortages and past due parts and initiate corrective action to remedy shortage problems
•Initiate projects and programs;carries them through to fruition
•Manage database of substitute materials and alternate methods, or new sources for required materials anticipating make vs. Buy cost trends in light of future forecasts for components
•Manage creative supplier agreements/contracts that focus on efficient delivery of material, utilizing lean concepts such as pull systems, consignment and
bread man to minimize inventory and limit out of stock situations
•Control inventory/ordering procedures to minimize exposure to surplus and obsolete inventories
•Maintain consistent interface with Engineering and Manufacturing management and other internal customers
Educational and Experience Requirements:
•High School Diploma required;
•Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree preferred
•7+ years of experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment, some within a contract manufacturing environment
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