Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Overview

Industry: Manufacturing, 60M business unit of a 1B parent company, this unit has 280 global employees, about 115 are in the US, about 8-10 in Supply Chain.

Hours:

full-time

Location:

Franklin (just off Route 495; free parking)

WFH situation:
Onsite daily until you are up and running and then it's up to the Director (he gives his people some flex to work at home)

• 2+ years of purchasing experience
• Manufacturing industry
• MS Office

• Syteline (their new ERP system)

• The Buyer is responsible for the planning, organizing and procurement of materials and services within every aspect of supply chain management in a manufacturing setting.
• You will negotiate long-term and short-term transactions with suppliers.
• This position also plans and incorporates strategic purchasing plans company wide.
• Ensure that purchase orders are placed on time and delivered on time and at cost.
• Plans and procures materials in support of manufacturing cells and site requirements.
• Strategic and tactical sourcing of materials and services for manufacturing.
• Ability to select and analyze and report supply chain data.
• Identifies best fit suppliers based on supplier’s core competencies.
• Works proactively with the manufacturing supervisors, planners, and other departments to ensure schedules are maintained and material is readily available.
• Obtains quotes as requested by supervisors and other departments.
• Establishes and manages demand-pull system for materials. Monitors and maintains inventory levels.
• Maintains purchase item database with regards to order quantities, lead times, order policies, vendor information and supplier part# information.
• Drives cost reduction/ organizational efficiency programs.
• Assists in Processing disposition or material rejects.
• Provides feedback to suppliers on their quality, delivery, and cost reduction performance against standards.
• Responsible for understanding developments and changes at suppliers that may affect the material supply.
• Coordinates Engineering Change Order (ECO) changes with responsible engineers.
• Other Supply Chain duties as needed and assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production Processes, Business or other related field or equivalent related work experience
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing/supply chain/ manufacturing/production
• 3+ years of Syte Line (Infor CSI) purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand technical documents such drawings and specifications for electro/mechanical devices

• Working knowledge of MRP principles and materials management.
• APICS and/or ISM certification preferred.
• High degree of initiative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow through on tasks to completion.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).