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 |
Managing purchasing: 100% of the Job 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. Monitors and evaluates vendor performance and leads/assists in resolving quality, delivery, and billing issues timely and effectively. Communicates and collaborates with the Material Planning Department on a frequent basis to ensure vendor product is delivered as needed to meet customer orders. 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. Actively supports Lean Initiatives through participation in training and related events to foster productivity and process improvement within the department or cross-functional areas. Identify, initiate, and complete material cost reviews, and implement annual cost savings based on the established departmental goals
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: |
Education: Associates Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of coursework and experience Experience: 3 -5 years of experience within a Supply Chain or Purchasing role preferred - 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 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.
Technology Aptitude/Skills: Comfortable with PC/Microsoft Office products. Aptitude/ability to learn and work with MRP systems. Oracle experience a plus Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication with an ability to communicate with all levels inside and outside of the organization is important for this role. 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. 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.
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Core Values that Apply to All Positions: |
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Equipment Used: |
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanner/printers.
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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
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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
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