Plant Buyer

Condair Group, founded in 1948 and based in Switzerland is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification and evaporative cooling. Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. With optimal humidity, we increase productivity and create healthier built environments. Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in 50 locations worldwide.

As we expand into the greater Richmond, Virginia region we will be seeking motivated, skilled people to join our team. Come enhance your career today

Purpose of Role

We're on the search for our newest Plant Buyer As a Plant Buyer, you will be responsible for the purchasing and inventory management goals of predetermined product lines within an ERP environment. Demonstrates a solid understanding of key business areas affecting the supply chain and has an understanding of how their work impacts cross-functional groups.

Requirements, Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Responsible for managing the purchase of direct and indirect materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the new Condair production site in Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Participate in local sourcing projects of the corporate strategic procurement team in the US

• Deal with materials purchasing issues with a high level of complexity

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all activities related to purchasing materials

• Monitor and report supplier performance, with respect to operational performance

• Work in a team environment with manufacturing, production planning, quality, strategic procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted and smooth flow of material

• Assist with report preparation, data collection and spreadsheet generation, analyse and proposals for business improvements

• Document and notify all concerned parties regarding shortages, delivery and related issues

• Timely process of Purchase requisitions, expedite/de-expedite of Purchase orders, monitor on-time deliveries

• Adhere to Condair's Quality Assurance System

• Strong product knowledge

• Aware of and maintaining business revenue targets

• Inventory management: calculate Safety Stocks and Reorder points, Improve Inventory Turns, Days Inventory Held Targets by using ABC/ XYZ Techniques

• Identification and management of slow moving goods

• Set up Kanban system for selected categories of items

• Discovery and cost out supply related inefficiencies both internal and external

• Understanding of suppliers obligations for contract related goods

• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

• 3+ years purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with experience in sourcing. Bachelor's degree in a technical or supply chain discipline or equivalent education combined with relevant job experience. Strong technical understanding and interest.
• Excellent verbal, writing and comprehension skills in English.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required. Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritise work, set targets and make decisions. Ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure.
• Knowledge of MRP systems. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAP and Acumatica are a plus.
• Creates clarity with open communication. Manages to establish and maintain workable relationships.
• Supports colleagues in achieving goals and promotes cross-functional collaboration.
• Acts in a binding manner and keeps promises and agreements. Completes work reliably and is punctual.
• Understands how to achieve a "win-win" result in conflict situations.
• Balances team and Individual responsibilities
• Has the knowledge and ability to adapt to cultural circumstances in a variety of situations and to act in an effective and appropriate manner.
• Takes initiative and is passionate about the task at hand.
• Performs assigned tasks independently and conscientiously. Takes responsibility for his/her own actions.
• Shows openness to new things and finds change an exciting challenge. Shows a high degree of flexibility and adapts quickly to new circumstances.
• Maintains a high level of performance even in demanding situations. Possesses a high level of psychological resilience.
• Reflects on own behavior with the help of feedback, recognizes and accepts his/her strengths and weaknesses and continuously develops
• Must be a self-starter, self -managed with assertiveness and excellent analytical/problem solving skills
• Able to handle complex problems, make decisions and work independently under pressure of a high workload with significant time restrictions.
• Possesses up-to-date Supply Chain knowledge, continues to further education himself/ herself and brings relevant skills to complete tasks in an impeccable and focused manner.
• Knows project management standards and consistently implements them in his/her own area of responsibility.
• Possesses the ability to identify and analyze challenges and opportunities and develop a goal-oriented approach. Takes both internal and external factors into account.
• Is well-versed in the digital work environment
• Knows the rules of work safety and behaves accordingly.
• Agrees on ambitious, realistic and clear goals. Works continuously towards the achievement of defined goals.
• Makes decisions consistently and implements them in an exemplary manner.

Benefits:

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• Long-term disability insurance

• Short-term disability insurance

• Life insurance/AD&D

• 401K

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick leave

Personal Characteristics

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities

• Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views

• Gives and welcomes feedback

• Offers to help others to achieve common goals

Drive

• Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success

• Aims to do the right thing without being told

Ethics

• Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics ​

Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner

• Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments

• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position

• Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed

Safety

• Observes safety and security procedures

• Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed

Dependability

• Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner

• Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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