Buyer

Human Resources • LaGrange, GA

3d

About The Position

Norican Group is the proud home to five leading, globally operating brands: DISA, StrikoWestofen, Wheelabrator, Monitizer, and Simpson, all supported by our dedicated Norican digital data engineers. As a strong global partner, we serve our customers better, faster, and more efficiently, providing them with access to all we have to offer. From melting, dosing, and molding through to surface preparation, we provide solutions to solve our customers’ challenges.

This position requires planning, organizing, purchasing and estimating to secure products and services at competitive cost and acceptable quality, and competitive delivery levels consistent with company policy and performance standards.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with focus on Business is preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• CRM Software, Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred

Nice To Haves

• Active CPM or CPIM, CSPC or related certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluating proposals, and negotiating prices and delivery terms. Record supplier awards, reasons for selection, and pricing assumptions for any future sourcing.
• Identify potential suppliers suited to meet the company’s requirements for price, quality, and delivery. Qualify alternatives for single sourced or high-risk items.
• Manage assigned supplier base and drive cost reductions goals while adhering to company KPI’s.
• Monitor supplier performance through performance assessments, including lead times, quality, and compliance with contractual agreements and address issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Research and recommend substitute or alternative items or supply.
• Identify and addressing issues (or potential disruptions) in the supply chain.
• Utilize ERP systems and procurement software to manage and release planned purchase orders. Maintain data accuracy for pricing, lead-times, dates, and supplier parameters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams regarding material availability and supply issues.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, understand Bill of Materials (BOM’s), and part specifications.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options
• Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid critical illness and accidental coverage
• 401k with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Annual bonus opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level