Assistant Buyer

Company Description

Prestolite Electric Incorporated is a global manufacturer and supplier of alternators, starters, motor generator units, and other auxiliary electrical equipment, and services to the transportation, industrial, and military industries. With a strong heritage dating back to 1904, Prestolite Electric has manufacturing and distribution locations worldwide, providing customers with access to products and services under the Prestolite Electric and Leece-Neville brand names.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant Buyer at Prestolite Electric's facility in Arcade, New York. The Assistant Buyer will take an active role in all purchases related to MRO, service and other expense related requests as well as manage the supplier base, identify and resolve resource constraints while taking appropriate actions in order to achieve established schedule and customer commitments. The Assistant Buyer will support the effort in creating a culture of continuous improvement that facilitates effective problem solving, process and product improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Processes and monitors standard and blanket purchase orders where applicable to assure on-time delivery and achieve effective inventory management.
• Communicates daily, weekly, and forecasted requirements with internal and external suppliers. Obtains supplier delivery commitments and reconciles open order requirements. Expedites delinquent orders and notifies the appropriate department of any delays.
• Interfaces with other departments such as Production, Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Product Management, Research and Development, Accounting, and Quality to meet the customer requested dates identified by the product schedule.
• Proactively manages finished goods and raw material inventory levels for assigned areas to established targets.
• Identifies and communicates issues that will delay the Master Production Schedule and adjusts the schedule to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Collaborates with production management on the status of Kanban levels, work orders in progress, any material availability and/or production issues to ensure the right personnel, equipment capacity, and materials are available as needed.
• Effectively coordinates with other Purchasing and Logistics team members to ensure material availability to support plans.
• Collaborates with Program and Sales Management to obtain customer demand forecasts and processes adjustments to raw material acquisition and inventory, production plans, and finished goods inventory.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or minimum 1-2 years' experience in a supply chain role.
• Familiar with IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 standards is a plus.
• Proven experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment, preferably in commercial OE and Aftermarket settings is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications, such as MRP/ERP systems and procurement software is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and familiar with Microsoft Windows applications
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail, accurate and concise
• Able to keep neat and organized records and files
• Safety conscious at all times

Learn more about us at Careers – Prestolite Electric.

Prestolite Electric Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.