Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, is responsible for the procurement and planning of materials, supplies and services that support the business. This includes accountability for exercising control on defined inventory levels for purchased parts.

• Leverage your strong demand planning skills and experience along with problem-solving skills to eye for improvements to impact production.
• Enjoy wide visibility and earn credibility as you work with Procurement/Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Customer Service and other teams.
• Put your fingerprints on the role as you demonstrate your talent and influence its scope.
• Find ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Support industry-leading brands at a respected global industry leader.
• Additionally, at SPX Flow, we offer a welcoming atmosphere and opportunities to learn and expand your skills, along with a competitive salary, bonus opportunity and excellent benefits. We value and appreciate our employees and applaud their contributions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer the negotiations and buying of production materials, consumable supplies, landed material costs and expense items both international and domestic.
• Determines all purchased parts ordering activity based on plan forecasts, inventory objectives, customer demands and economic ordering patterns, using a fully integrated MRP II manufacturing system. Implement demand flow process as appropriate.
• As appropriate, assist in expediting material shortages to determine reason and takes corrective actions with the vendor. Participates in the disposal of surplus and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinates with the appropriate QA personnel regarding processing of non-conforming materials to ensure timely vendor involvement and accountability when making disposition.
• Verifies vendor invoices for accuracy, price extensions and quantities received.
• Coordinating with Planning, Purchasing, and production supervisors
• Managing inventory levels by:
• Developing optimal inventory levels for safety stock
• Managing service levels for our top customers
• Supporting daily improvements
• Managing bottlenecks
• Identifying process improvements
• KPI Management
• Managing and improving customer delivery performance
• Managing inventory levels
• Collaborating with Supply Chain to identify and evaluate key suppliers on quality, timeliness, procedures
• Update Commercial team on any changes to lead times
• Maintaining accurate data in SAP
• Participating in Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) cycle
• Support disposition of excess inventory

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Requires 0 - 3 years buying experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment, preferably with participation in NAPM and / or APICS.
• Working knowledge of an integrated manufacturing system with computer applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills to enhance required negotiation requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, up to 3yrs related buying experience in a manufacturing setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

Aligning Performance for Success

Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.

Building a Successful Team

Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.

Building Trust

Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.

Coaching and Developing Others

Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.

Communication

Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Continuous Improvement

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning

Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Customer Focus

Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.

Delegating Responsibility

Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.

Facilitating Change

Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within…