Senior Buyer

3 weeks ago

Hartford, United States ALCOM LLC Full time

OSITION: Senior Buyer/Planner STATUS: Exempt (salary)

REPORTS TO: Materials Manger DATE: 05/20/2024

DIRECT REPORTS: None LOCATION: Hartford, WI


POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for 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 delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for the timely planning, scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services as assigned consistent with material planning and inventory control requirements or as appropriately concluded with a requisitioner.


FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Purchasing:

  • Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with plant engineering to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.


Sourcing/Planning:

  • Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
  • Develops and implements Strategic Sourcing Plans to advance company-wide sourcing programs as appropriate.
  • Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities and advises company activities with concurrence of a Director, Purchasing.
  • Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control and management, and negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from the Director of Purchasing for assigned responsibilities.
  • Coordinates the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services consistent with material planning and inventory control requirements or as arranged with requisitioners.
  • Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.
  • Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
  • Performs other related duties as required.


DIMENSIONS

Manages an expenditure base of $10.0 to $25.0 million per year for materials and/or services to support the company's purchasing programs.


RESPONSIBILITIES/MEASUREMENTS:

  • Procurement-caused shortages, damage, root cause/corrective action
  • Purchase Price, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Vendor and Internal Customer relationships
  • Continuous Improvement processes/plans
  • May oversee and/or mentor direct reports or assignments (refer to job descriptions for those responsibilities)
  • Project Implementation
  • A/P match exceptions reconciliation ratios


REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • A positive attitude & pleasant personality
  • Ability to work with inventory systems and tools proficiently and accurately; MS-Office, Procure-2-Pay a plus
  • Experience with warehouse and materials flow in fast-paced, highly customize OEM factory
  • Experience in management of in-bound freight department preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Ability to follow directions & a strong willingness to learn
  • Above average concentration/intensity/memory/decision-making; taking into consideration the amount of responsibility and product value
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and execute contracts or agreements
  • Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred with emphasis in business administration, higher education and Purchasing Certifications preferred

Average Hours Per Week: 45 hours per week


PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: This job operates in an office environment and within production/warehouse. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines. As Senior Buyer may occasionally have the following physical requirements:


  • Lifting – approximately 55% during the shift
  • 25 pounds constantly
  • 50 pounds occasionally
  • Standing or walking – up to 80%
  • Pushing and pulling – up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Bending or climbing – up to 15%
  • Crouching – up to 15%
  • Kneeling – up to 50%
  • Above average coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot, and balance
  • Above average endurance
  • Normal dexterity of hands and fingers with average repetition
  • Sight with ability to distinguish color
  • Perception of sound is required



EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I have received a copy of this job description, have read, and understand it and will complete all assigned duties and responsibilities. I recognize that the company reserves the right to modify this job description and that I will be informed of any and all modifications prior to their effective date.

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