Buyer - Purchasing

Hitachi•Michigan City, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer - Purchasing will purchase industrial goods that may include castings, machine parts, fabrications, engines, motors, mechanical subassemblies, electronics, fasteners, fittings, and MROs. This position is located on-site in Michigan City, Indiana.

Requirements

5 years of purchasing, planning or supply chain experience within industrial manufacturing.
Required SAP knowledge.
Knowledge of MRP system(s) and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business conditions, and work well across all levels of the organization.
Ability to creatively solve problems.
Self- Motivated and Assertive.
Strong interpersonal and active listening skill
Candidate must work well in a team environment.
Strict attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently on a daily basis.
Must be results-oriented, high energy, and a representative of the Hitachi Global Air Power Values.

Nice To Haves

BS Degree or equivalent work experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management & Order Execution through MRP
Non-Conforming Material Management
Invoice and Pricing Resolution
Expediting and Order Tracking
Internal Status Communication
Departmental Metric Accountability - On-Time Delivery, Material Flow, Inventory Management
Establishing Accurate SAP Planning Parameters and Material Replenishment Strategies
Various Procurement Planning Tasks
Work with planners to obtain delivery dates for production shortages, and report back to the production team
Enable supplier participation with Supplier Web tool
Daily Supplier Management and Communication