The Buyer is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for direct and indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost quality and at delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for conducting necessary data analysis and for help maintaining the master data set up in SAP for smooth functioning of operations.

•Initiate, closely monitor and release purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and/or special tools; arrange for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintain a close coordination with operations to ensure timely execution of product sourcing activities.

• Review and act on MRP alerts by creating, releasing, and confirming purchase orders.
• Work with vendors on past due items, expedite requests and on cost reduction projects.
• Enter and maintain planning parameters for purchased materials and information related to vendor master data within the ERP system.
• Coordinate with vendors on all quality control aspects and create purchase return orders to return non-conforming materials (discrepant materials) back to vendors.
• Coordinate with vendors on the engineering changes initiated by the company.
• Advise company activities and critical developments in the supply chain to management.
• Analyze supplier capabilities and search prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics inventory control, and management; negotiate prices and delivery terms with guidance from a senior buyer or the purchasing management for assigned responsibilities.
• Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Perform strategic decision making to align with the company’s long-term and short-term goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibility.

•MRP/MPS experience within SAP.

• Proficient in problem solving, process analysis; capacity to troubleshoot and correct problems in high-pressure situations.
• Prior experience in six sigma methods preferred.
• Knowledge of inbound logistics for domestic and international supply chain.
• Certifications in materials, supply chain mandatory.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently within team focused environment.
• Excellent organization, time management, attention to detail, and multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of organization including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Firm commitment to customer service excellence in all circumstances.
• Experience with equivalent production and inventory control procedures; experience with shipping and receiving procedures, transport insurance, loss and breakage control and theft control.
• Must be PC literate with Microsoft Office Suite of products.