Buyer

Spirax-Sarco Ltd.•La Vergne, TN

About The Position

As a Buyer on the La Vergne team, you will support procurement of goods and services needed for manufacturing operations, including raw materials, equipment, tools, components, and production supplies. You will work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer demand. The role includes planning replenishments through ERP and MRP systems, sourcing and negotiating purchases, maintaining procurement records in JDE, resolving supplier and quality issues, and supporting cost savings, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.
MRP experience is required.
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills to implement new programs and work effectively with internal and external functions.
Attention to detail in follow-through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate issues and status to the immediate supervisor and other management.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.
Experience with CIRM, CPIM, or CPM.
JDE systems experience.

Responsibilities

Plan replenishments using ERP and MRP systems, making decisions based on price, delivery, and inventory disposition, and negotiate expedites as needed.
Approve invoices for payment and work with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies.
Contact vendors to obtain information about product or service pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
Compare prices, select vendors or suggest vendors, and select products for purchase.
Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies are ordered and delivered on time.
Determine procurement methods, such as direct purchase or bid, and select sources based on analysis.
Prepare purchase orders or bid requests; review proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Analyze commodities and develop and implement long-term contract strategies and savings programs aligned with business goals.
Work with department supervisors and managers to define requirements, coordinate and develop solutions, and implement value-engineering programs.
Maintain computerized procurement records in the JDE system, including costs, lead times, product specifications, quality or performance information, and inventories.
Investigate defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality-control personnel, users, vendors, and others, and take corrective action.
Work proactively with suppliers to implement quality, on-time delivery, and inventory-control programs that support business objectives.
Develop and maintain cooperative, productive relationships with employees at all levels, working both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and multidisciplinary problem-solving teams.