Manufacturing Buyer
12 hours ago
Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. Its knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.
General Scope: The Manufacturing Buyer ensures the most efficient and accurate processing and documentation of transactions, with the overall goal of minimizing the total costs without impacting service levels., plus negotiates pricing; searches for alternate suppliers; handles repairs and returns; works on back order list and overdue variance list; could participate in MRO purchasing.
Position Summary:
- As a Manufacturing Buyer Level I, you will manage the day to day business relationships with suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/ volume/ delivery requirements, issue resolution, follow up on backorders, etc.
- The Manufacturing Buyer ensures accurate and timely processing of purchase orders in accordance with Plasser Americans standards.
- The Manufacturing Buyer researches items for price and verification of specifications
- The Manufacturing Buyer sources materials and suppliers as required to achieve corporate goals.
- The Manufacturing Buyer negotiates contracts to obtain material from suppliers at lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, lead time and reliability of source.
- The Manufacturing Buyer manages supplier relationships to ensure continuity of inventory receipts and services that meet the quality, service, delivery and price performance standards.
- The Manufacturing Buyer recommends changes to supplier base as well as supplier consolidation.
- The Manufacturing Buyer prepares and follows up on orders to expedite delivery.
- The Manufacturing Buyer resolves shipping/receiving and invoice discrepancies. May verify invoices, handle repair and returns, and expedite items on Customer Back order list and overdue variance list.
- The Manufacturing Buyer participates in continuous improvement activities.
- The Manufacturing Buyer participates in vendor qualification activities.
- Arrange for plant and b
- The Manufacturing Buyer arranges plant and building maintenance, source and purchase MRO items.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(The knowledge, skills and attributes required for satisfactory job performance)
Education: Bachelor degree (B.A or B.S.) in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience.
Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
- Minimum of three+ years buyer experience in a manufacturing organization.
- Comprehensive understanding of purchasing concepts and procedures.
- Proven, demonstrated understanding of materials and supply chain management functions.
Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common legal documents and credit applications.
- Ability to effectively present information to management
- Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to write business letters and memos.
- Must have working knowledge of PC's, Internet usage and e-mail.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Must have working knowledge of PC's, Internet usage, e-mail and working experience with ERP-LX
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Effective communication, both written and verbal.
- Highly organized
Applicable Technical Competencies: Incumbent must have working knowledge and demonstrated abilities utilizing mechanical knowledge: Specific applications combined with knowledge competencies are as follows: Rating Level: 1-5 (1= minimum 5= Maximum)
Application
Required Level of proficiency
Preferred Level of proficiency
ERP
3
4
Read and Interpret Drawings
3
4
Microsoft Word
3
4
Microsoft Excel
3
4
Microsoft Outlook
3
4
MRP
3
4
Personal Attributes: Incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a Buyer, Level II. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be respectful
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Be flexible
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
- Results oriented
- Customer centric
Benefits:
- Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
- 10 Paid Holidays per year
- 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
- You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
- Free Life Insurance 2 times your annual salary
- Company Events
- Free employee medical and dental coverage. valued at $7,500.00
About Plasser American:
As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.
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