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Senior Buyer/Project Buyer

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Greenville, United States Amsted Rail Company Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
  • Enter and maintain direct and indirect purchase orders in the corporate business system (SAP). Review indirect requisitions for compliance with spending limits and budgets.
  • Provide supply chain inputs and data for monthly S&OP meeting. Communicate production component shortages and plan in daily production meeting. Develop macro and micro material requirement plans to meet SOP forecasts.
  • Obtain quotes, evaluate bids and negotiate price and delivery for new and existing requirements.
  • Develop and implement tools to provide Supply Chain with forecast information that enables uninterrupted materials and service.
  • Work closely with Operation resources (Scheduling, Supervision, Shipping and Quality) to maximize raw material velocity while minimizing production disruptions due to shortages.
  • Develop and implement consistent methods of inputting and maintaining purchasing data in the business system. Manage timely payment of invoices.
  • Develop supplier programs to meet annual direct and indirect cost saving and inventory reduction targets. Support Corporate Working Capital reduction efforts.
  • Identify and develop key strategic suppliers to improve supply chain performance.
  • Provide liaison support between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to resolve all technical and quality issues.
  • Develop and maintain Purchasing Procedures and documentation in accordance with Greenville Quality Assurance System, Corporate Procedures, and U.S. Law.
  • Train affected employees on pertinent procedures and work instructions for procurement system.
  • Maintain accurate counts of raw and WIP inventory at outside sub-contractors.
  • Maintain accurate counts of vendor consignment inventory on our properties.
  • Establish direct material costs standard costs for all materials.
  • Work thru the sample and supplier approval process for new components.
  • Develop timelines and adhere to for specific projects
  • Find and initiate cost savings opportunities.
  • Bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline.
  • 5-10 years hands-on experience in a similar position or discipline. Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • CPM or APICS's CPIM certification – Preferred.
  • Strong background in contract and vendor negotiations.
  • PC Skills, MS Office, MRP/ERP, and SAP. LEAN manufacturing preferred.
  • Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical skills. Must be able to work with diverse groups of people.
  • Domestic and international travel required – Up to 30%.
  • Knowledge of metals market and alloys preferred
  • Experience in project buying