Sr. Buyer/Planner
4 weeks ago
Sr. Buyer/Planner
Production Williamsburg , Iowa Direct Hire May 5, 2021 **POSITION SUMMARY**
Directly responsible for the execution of the supply chain from suppliers to Kinze. Buyers manage and maintain the the demand releases to suppliers. Kinze Buyers also negotiate purchases from selected suppliers and take point on New Product Development to ensure technical specifications and timetables are met to ensure proper project launch.
**POSITION DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES**
* Maintain the supplier and part-specific data in the MRP system.
* Manage releases and follow up on deliveries in a timely manner.
* Resolve shipping nd invoicing discrepancies to ensure proper A/P execution.
* Select and vet potential suppliers for specific commodities and products.
* Engage in negotiations for price, terms, quality and quantities.
* Mange the supplier relationship including rewarding or penalizing suppliers for good performance or infractions and non-compliance.
* Identify and realize cost savings using constructive negotiation techniques and sourcing decisions
* Studies market prices and trends, industry developments and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities
* Monitor new projects through the organization and recommend ways to streamline movement of materials and information through the supply chain
* Ensures suppliers follow any relevant and controllable environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with regulatory agencies
* Directly participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
* Design and implement various forms for department product ordering to increase efficiency/correctness
* Coordinate and issue Product and Repair Returns to be taken to Repair Department for shipping
* Administer and promote the Electronic Requisition Program
**POSITION SPECIFICATIONS**
* Degree within Supply Chain Mgmt., Business or related field.
* 3+ years of related purchasing experience
* Purchasing within a manufacturing environment
* CPM/CPIM Certified or in process is preferred
* Knowledge of MRP/ERP software a must. Fourth Shift experience a plus
* Communication and negotiation skills
* International shipping experience a plus
