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**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** BUYER011502 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Opportunity based in Tonawanda NY.

Dynisco, , a wholly owned subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of software and highly engineered test, measurement and control products utilized in the manufacturing process of rubber and polymers. The company serves a diverse group of customers throughout the world and with more than 6 decades of commitment to helping customers, Dynisco provides the tools and services for the polymer industry allowing customers a window into the process. The information Dynisco provides allows our ?customers to keep their process consistent regardless of their global locations. Dyniscos diverse portfolio of sensing and polymer test equipment delivers some of the most accurate information available in the market for the measurement of polymer rheology, pressure, and temperature.

Dynisco is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with facilities in Tonawanda New York, Heilbronn, Germany and Malaysia.

Dynisco will not provide relocation. Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered. We are an EOE M/F/D/V employer.

**Essential Job Functions**

* Ensures that purchase orders are 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 suppliers core competencies

* Works pro-actively with the manufacturing supervisors, procurement, and other departments to ensure schedules are maintained and material is readily available

* Obtains quotes and participates in the development of end-item product cost

* Establishes and manages demand-pull system for materials. Monitors and maintains inventory levels according to sales needs and conditions

* Coordinates and drives planning database maintenance to minimize inventory investments and load, i.e., order quantities, lead times, order policies, shrink factors, buyer/planner data fields, etc.

* Drives cost reductions and productivity improvement programs

* Processes disposition or material rejects and obsolete materials

* Develops performance standards for suppliers (score cards), both locally and globally

* 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. Communicates to key stakeholders

* Actively participates in various manufacturing cell projects and product savings initiatives

* Demonstrates and helps establish sound and logical sourcing principles to drive total cost and or lead time reduction results

* Participates in the research and development of product specifications that meet the requirements of the end item products they support

* Coordinates Engineering Change Order (ECO) changes with responsible engineers

**Educational and Experience Qualifications**

* Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production Processes, Business or other related field or equivalent related work experience

* Masters Degree preferred

* Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing/supply chain/ manufacturing/production

* Previous supervisory experience preferred

**Other Qualifications**

* Working knowledge of MRP principles and materials management

* APICS and/or ISM certification preferred

* Understanding and application of TCO principals

* High degree of initiative.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

* Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment

* Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

* Ability to follow through on tasks to completion

* Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

* Proficient in Microsoft-based software: Word, Excel, Access or other data-based analytic tool

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**Education**

**Required**

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

**Preferred**

Masters or better in Business Administration or related field.

**Experience**

**Required**

**5 years:** Purchasing/supply chain/manufacturing/production

**Licenses & Certifications**

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)