Corporate Buyer

Genuine Parts Company•New Bedford, MA

12d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

AST Bearings LLC, a nationwide supplier of high-precision bearings and related products, is seeking a Buyer Planner for its Purchasing Department in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The role works with internal customers and domestic and international suppliers in a fast-paced environment. It reports directly to the Purchasing Manager, and the posting notes opportunity for growth within a Fortune 200 company with more than 50,000 employees worldwide. The position analyzes inventory, usage, forecasts, and production data to guide purchasing schedules; manages supplier quotations, negotiations, and purchase orders; and coordinates shipment and customs-related information. It also supports Sales with landed-cost and freight estimates, maintains purchasing records and system information, and collaborates with Sales, Marketing, warehouse, and delivery teams on demand planning and timely receipt of goods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate or higher Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn and use software programs with ease.
Strong reporting and analytical skills and attention to detail.
Problem-solving ability.
Strong project, process-management, and conceptual skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentations to customers and management at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
Highly organized, dependable, and reliable.
Positive, can-do attitude.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and set priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate and work with people from different countries and cultures who may communicate in English as a non-primary language.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience and/or a related tertiary degree.
Knowledge of import and customs processes and requirements, including harmonized tariff codes.

Responsibilities

Analyze inventory, usage, forecasts, and production data to determine appropriate scheduling.
Use and develop expertise in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) software.
Submit and follow up on requests for quotation (RFQs) to suppliers.
Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, delivery, and other requirements.
Communicate with freight forwarders and coordinate documents for foreign import and export shipments.
Analyze products and assign applicable industry HTS codes.
Enter and maintain accurate duty and tariff information in the system.
Assist Sales in determining landed costs, including product cost, freight, and duties or tariffs.
Provide Sales with freight and air-shipping costs, including rush-shipment costs, as needed.
Provide analysis and support for SKU rationalization, SKU maintenance, and other business initiatives.
Work proactively with Sales and Marketing to identify trends and refine the demand plan.
Coordinate with internal and external delivery and warehouse teams to help ensure goods are received on time.
Enter and monitor purchase orders and proactively expedite them with suppliers.
Obtain and review supplier purchase-order confirmations and notify Sales of significant changes.
Maintain department files, including purchase orders, quotations, new-item forms, and correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.