Buyer II

American Seating Company•Grand Rapids, MI

10d

About The Position

Buyer II is responsible for the strategy and procurement of materials, supplies, and services, both direct and indirect. Support the manufacturing operations while optimizing cost, quality and service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain.
Prior experience in material control and/or supply chain.
Ability to use PC and software required for this position.
Ability to use AS400 and management software.
Knowledge of BPICS manufacturing system.
Managerial and negotiating skills.
Knowledge of purchasing law and contracts.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Exceptionally well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

C.P.M. or C.P.S.M is preferred.

Responsibilities

Negotiate supplier agreements and develop procurement strategies.
Evaluates sources, establishes and maintains a supplier base to assure lead time, pricing, quality and on-time complete delivery of materials to meet production requirements.
Investigates and establishes cost savings, cost avoidance, and value analysis opportunities in accordance with organizational and department goals and objectives.
Communicates externally with suppliers to resolve issues that impact production.
Releases purchase orders timely and effectively in support of the master schedule.
Forecasts and expedites material to meet production line demands. Schedules for the incoming purchased product correspond with sales order shipment requirements.
Analyzes MRP exception messages for material requirements and takes appropriate action.
Coordinates design reviews, communicates quality requirements and provides consistent availability of quality goods to manufacturing.
Coordinates engineering releases on new products and engineering changes on purchased materials with supplies.
Performs database maintenance for assigned commodities, product lead time, order policies, lot sizes, lead times and period order days.
Coordinates with quality control and buyer to resolve and dispose of raw material rejection notices.
Maintains the supply database on quotes, standard costs, and lead times enabling material control to effectively perform their job.
Coordinates major procurement programs as directed.
Exercises the most effective use of corporate funds in the acquisition of assigned commodities.
Assists in developing operations procedures for supplier development and cross-training with other buyers to provide needed coverage.
Other duties as assigned.