Buyer (Motorcycle Parts)

Astemo Indiana • Blanchester, OH

9d

About The Position

The Buyer performs daily procurement operations for components and pass-through parts for the Motorcycle Suspension division, including purchasing, tracking, expediting, and coordinating orders from purchase order through delivery and invoice. The role works with suppliers, logistics, and accounting to maintain accurate procurement records and resolve issues. The position requires MRP/ERP procurement experience and advanced Microsoft Office skills. Travel to supplier locations, both domestic and international, may be needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or two or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MRP/ERP procurement experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow Astemo safety policies and practices, and report potential unsafe conditions or concerns to the Safety Manager and/or direct supervisor.
• Present information effectively and respond to questions from Astemo employees at all levels and external suppliers.
• Interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.
• Solve practical problems involving varied concrete situations with limited standardization.
• Support business plan themes.
• Assist with cycle counts as needed.
• Support departmental 5S-3T activity.
• Compile information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material.
• Determine monthly purchase order requirements.
• Monitor and communicate supplier performance.
• Communicate verbally and by email with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain files in AS400, C-Core, and INFOR.
• Coordinate with the logistics department to track incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Coordinate procurement activities from purchase order through delivery and invoice.
• Process purchase orders in the system and issue them to vendors.
• Provide three-way matching of purchase orders and packing lists to accounting.
• Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate record retention.
• Travel to supplier locations as needed, domestically and internationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time