Supply Chain Buyer II

The Service Parts Value Stream Supply Chain Buyer performs buying/quoting duties for assigned salespeople on the Aftermarket Sales Team with a focus on speed to market.          

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Initiate and evaluate quotations, seek, and qualify new sources of supply, negotiate for best overall price, delivery, service, and quality to support the Master Production Schedule and meet customer needs.

• Select, issue, and manage appropriate purchase contracts, such as Purchase Orders and Schedule and Blanket Purchase/Price Agreements for materials and services.

• Assist in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and budgets for successful implementation of the corporate operating plan.

• Negotiate and create moderately complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction.

• Select, develop, evaluate, and manage quality supplier base, utilizing current supply management techniques and methods.

• Promote supplier development and relationships to achieve long-term partnerships with suppliers that will be mutually beneficial.

• Lead, participate and assist in cost reduction initiatives with other departments including but not limited to engineering.

• Assist with the development of short and long-range purchasing strategies to right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers.

• Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations and resolve escalated supplier issues.

• Participate and assist at the plant level quality objectives relating to supplier performance and evaluation processes.

• Prepare reports, value analysis studies, and perform other procurement duties as assigned.

• Release and/or re-schedule purchase orders and schedule agreements to ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule and customer service orders.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.

• Two – five years of relevant experience.

• Purchasing Certification (CPSM)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge in Microsoft F&O and/or experience in ERP systems.

• Strong negotiation skills coupled with innovative thinking toward value creation

• Team oriented

• Experience in lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma

• Demonstrated analytical skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to travel 15%

COMPETENCES

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Collaborates – Building partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives.

• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not directly supervise other associates.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer

• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally

• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally

• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards

• Travel by air or car occasionally

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