Buyer I

Crane Company•Saddle Brook, NJ

2d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Responsible for assuring the continuous supply of direct and indirect material and services to support local and brand based goals. Minimize the total landed cost of material, optimize company’s cash flow through Strategic Sourcing Initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions
Knowledgeable in Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment
Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines

Nice To Haves

Experience working with suppliers from low-cost regions (India, China, Eastern Europe, Etc.)
Experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc)
Knowledge and use of ERP systems
Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics

Responsibilities

Evaluates and acts upon the MRP requirements and Kanban levels for all direct material items.
Generates and adjusts purchase orders to support production schedules.
Effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals and/or suppliers.
Inputs, maintains, and adjusts records or transactions to ensure system validity
Effectively communicates forecasted requirements to external suppliers
Maintains department ‘MDI’ board driving improvements in S,Q,D,C,G
Drives increased inventory turns and improved customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments
Support resourcing and out-sourcing projects by proactively planning materials to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers as required
Working with Crane Supply Chain in the review, development and creation of new and existing suppliers
Negotiating pricing by leveraging manufacturing techniques, volume buys/blanket orders, tooling vs machining, etc.
Evaluating using catalogue and alternate parts to increase product rationalization and drive productivity improvements
Consistent with Crane’s Operational Excellence focus, participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) throughout the Supply Chain
Promotes a spirit of cooperation throughout the supply chain to insure responsiveness to the customer
Participate in quality improvements as per IATF 16949 2016 to ensure completed toll gates for DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and Process Capability studies for in house processes
Ensure requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001-2015, etc. are being consistently met and improved.