Buyer

TPI Composites Inc•Newton, IA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

TPI Composites is a global provider of structural composites products and the largest U.S. based independent manufacturer of composites wind blades to major turbine manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It enables many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which have historically relied on in-house production, to outsource the manufacturing of some of their wind blades through its global footprint of advanced manufacturing facilities strategically located to serve large and growing wind markets in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree with a minimum of three to five years experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experiences.
Ability to read, analyze and negotiate contracts, strategic agreements, financial reports and legal documents
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems; Oracle experience preferred.
Excellent communications skills with business partners in all levels of the organization in a cross cultural environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Certifications of CPM and/or CPIM are preferred.
Lean experience is preferred.
Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Procuring direct, indirect and shop supplies, services and equipment as required.
Planning and issuing PO’s to suppliers based on material requirements.
Generate cost savings via negotiating, alternate sourcing or process improvements.
Drive inventory reduction using lean principles internally and externally.
Improve material flow thru lean manufacturing systems internally and with external suppliers.
Develop and implement system improvements through Oracle and Excel to better support production, reporting of metrics and improve material flow.
First point of escalation to resolve supplier issues and concerns.
Effective and efficient transition of new materials into the supply chain.
Resolve A/P issues.