Buyer I

Terex Corporation•Fort Payne, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Buyer I is responsible for understanding demand and operational requirements and making decisions on purchasing supplies and components in order to ensure that we have no interruptions to our master production schedule in our low volume/ high mix production environment for the assigned commodity/supplier.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in buying, production and materials planning, inventory control or related areas in a manufacturing environment required.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and have ability to work with other computer-based information and systems.
Must become proficient with J.D. Edwards operation and be able to enter and maintain purchase orders and/or release/delivery information.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Demonstrated organizational skills to include communication, time management, and problem solving
Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers as well as end-users of related products and services.
Skillful in communicating difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Must be able to maintain a high level of organization throughout all daily activities.
Must document on the purchase order all details relative to supply of a given component to allow for tracking and/or follow-up by others in the event of absence of the employee.
Must be courteous and professional to others (internal and external).
Must maintain a “customer service” attitude toward plant, supervisory, and management personnel to ensure that our ultimate customer receives the highest level of service.
Must have the ability to interact with vendors, customers and others in a confident, professional manner.
Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.
Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.
Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar.
Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns.
Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner.
Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
Supports cooperation.
Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad.
Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals.
Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.
Embraces a positive outlook.
Is respected and trusted by others.
Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.
Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible.
Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems.
Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.
Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.
Shares best practices with other employees across the business.
Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description.
Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Operate with a high sense of urgency and takes daily action to meet performance requirements as defined by Management.
Follows all plant safety rules and regulations.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and ethics codes including purchasing policies.
Maintain constant continuity of supply of all purchased components and recovery plans with corrective actions, when necessary, create, release, and review purchase orders to ensure orders are delivered according to requirements to support customer expectations.
Review past due purchase orders, expedite deliveries as needed, and communicate timely updates.
If unsuccessful in resolving escalate supplier issues to the appropriate commodity manager/specialist.
Provide accurate updates on order status as required including part status, quantity confirmation, revision level, quantity ordered, order confirmation date, and parts delivery date as required.
Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and other components required by making purchasing decisions. This includes verification of accuracy of on-hand quantity, reconciling Kanban loops, analyzing scheduling and operational plans, analyzing demand flow from sales orders, and/or adjusting releases from new or existing purchase orders
Work with cross functional teams to identify upcoming orders and subsequent component requirements, root cause any purchase order/invoicing issues.
Report out materials status daily on any purchasing related issue impacting production and drive corrective action and resolution of purchasing issues.
Prepares and issues all necessary reports and/or correspondence when requested.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
Support NCR/CAF processes to minimize any impact to the assigned value stream.
Ensure BOM errors are communicated to appropriate personnel.
Participate in the annual physical inventory and assist with your assigned commodity
Attendance at work, including presence at work during regular working hours or another schedule as may be assigned by the department manager, is essential.
Perform other duties as assigned.