Buyer
Company: Truck Hero
Location: Owosso
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Buyer will coordinate with operations to effectively manage the
schedule of indirect and directmaterials, finished goods, complex
materials, tooling, and related requirements to support the
manufacturing process.
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for obtaining quotes, preparing price analysis and
recommendations, negotiate price/delivery/payment terms and
supplier contracts where applicable - actively participate in
driving improvement projects aligned towards corporate
initiatives.
- Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with
selected suppliers aligned with organizational goals.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers in expediting
process to ensure critical delivery requirements.
- Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and
communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on
business operations.
- Actively participate in supporting supplier development
initiatives. Develop new suppliers as required.
- Coordinate with QA to monitor and maintain supplier score
cards, on time status, and vendor audits.
- Discuss unacceptable or inferior quality materials with quality
assurance departments and take corrective action
- Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency,
add value, aid business performance, and work towards a strategy of
continuous improvement. Identify and drive cost saving
opportunities.
- Perform all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS &
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Post-Secondary degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management,
Operations Management or related fieldis required.
- 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing environment
required.
- 5 years MRP/ERP experience is required.
- Lean Six Sigma Training is preferred.
- Experience in vendor management/development and performing
vendor audits.
- Experience in ERP BOMs and Routings.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
- Strong knowledge in various PC applications such as Microsoft
Office, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Power Point. Ability
to display information in a table format and data charts.
- Knowledge and experience in the procurement of raw material
items for low mix, high volume manufacturing.
- Proven record of accomplishment of ensuring on time delivery of
raw material and mission critical services.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and part
specifications.
- Familiar with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 certification process and
requirements.
- Proven ability to maintain minimal inventory levels while
sustaining production requirements.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently or as
part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of Lean Concepts and Practices (Kitting/Kanban).
Travel
- Occasional travel may be required. COMPETENCIES
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely
manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops
alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving
situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional
topics.
- Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs;
Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets
commitments.
- Verbal Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in
positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and
welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's
efforts to succeed.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;
Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's
goals and values; Supports affirmative actions and respects
diversity.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for
ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve
performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in
timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works
quickly.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials
properly.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management
direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments;
commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an
alternate plan. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 50
pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move
objects. Physical Activities
- This position is subject to the following physical activities:
standing, walking, the use of hands to handle or feel, reaching,
talking, and hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and crawling. Visual Acuity
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform
an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures;
transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading;
visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or
operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement
devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close
to the eyes. Working Conditions
- The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental
conditions.
Keywords: Truck Hero, Flint , Buyer, Other , Owosso, Michigan
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