Buyer Planner, II

About the position

The primary responsibilities of the Buyer/Planner II will be the management of all suppliers including Consignment Supply Chain Programs. Participation on NPI (new product introduction) team and managing new product roll-out to ensure optimum efficiencies and successful execution from supplier to customer. The Buyer/Planner II will also ensure that OK International is utilizing / leveraging Dover Alliance Supply base when applicable. Management and vigilance over all Supply Agreements and Vendor Performance (Supply Scorecards). Management and follow through on all Supply Chain productivity initiatives as required.

Responsibilities

• Management of the NPI Programs: PDP Participation & Utilization of Microsoft Project.
• Provide Weekly Status Recap to Project Management.
• Participation in NPI weekly reviews and provide status.
• Source and manage prototype requests as required.
• Design to Cost / Bill of Materials.
• Management of NPI budget costs and utilization of project GL accounts.
• Periodic Review Program reviews with each supplier.
• Provide Supply Chain Inputs and Gate reviews as required per PDP.
• Creation and dissemination of Supplier Score Cards.
• New Vendor Qualification.
• Supplier Development / Get Well - Transition Program Management.
• Supplier Rationalization.
• Leverage spend through utilization of Dover Corporate Alliance Suppliers.
• Monthly 'Supplier Linkage' with top ten suppliers by spend.
• Continuously monitor market demand and supply to exercise actions and protection of the organization.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best price for our materials.
• Produce department reports and communicate any delays or changes.
• Place purchase orders.
• Estimate future buying needs.
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating raw materials, purchasing timelines, manpower planning, and ongoing communication with all parties involved.
• Responsible for performing duties of Buyer/Planner I as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be familiar with engineering drawings and specifications.
• 5 yrs. experience required in a purchasing function.
• Effective supplier relations and analytical skills.
• PC Software and spreadsheet skills for analysis.
• Must have experience with basic ERP systems in a manufacturing environment with multilevel Bills of Material.
• Working knowledge of MRP/JIT/Kanban and Consignment inventories.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing a plus.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter, results-oriented with good organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to establish work priorities and effectively manage a wide variety of projects.
• Knowledge of contract writing, supply agreements, procurement policies and procedures.
• Tactical Team resource and support as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Eligible to accrue paid vacation days at the rate of 120 hours annually
• 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services