LEAD BUYER

SSW Advanced Technologies•Sweetwater, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a growing multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 70 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display and home/office organizational markets. The Onsite Lead Buyer will analyze past buying trends, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Business Management or equivalent)
Minimum of 3-5 years practical knowledge and experience in Purchasing in a Manufacturing environment
Previous experience in MRP / ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access
Ability to multi-task and prioritize while working in a deadline driven environment
Ability to persuade and lead with facts and data with ability to adapt to, and promote change
Detailed and hands-on oriented.
Ability to travel, up to 10%

Nice To Haves

APICS or ISM Certification helpful

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and maintain quality suppliers of materials, components, and services at the best price, quality, availability, on-time delivery, and service.
Communicate and ensure adherence to purchasing practices, guidelines, and initiatives both internally to Operations and other internal customers and externally to Suppliers.
Assist in creating standard procedures, processes, and systems for standardization within the plant purchasing department.
Support Purchasing Manager or Director on Plant level and Regional Sourcing Strategies.
Identify and implement plant-level cost savings and risk-mitigation initiatives.
Mentor and lead other members of the local Purchasing team in a professional, constructive, and efficient manner.
Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with key suppliers through proper communication and visits.
Champion Plant-level cost savings initiatives / cost-outs.
Contribute to site-level annual planning and savings Purchasing reporting.
Conduct RFQ and negotiations for Capital Expenditure projects, New Project launches as well as support for Innovations Department.
Act as Plant champion for Purchasing for cross-functional projects (Sales, IT, Supply-Chain, etc.).
Participate in Cross-Functional teams for Process improvements / LEAN activities.
Work with Purchasing Manager or Director in refining & implementing systems for Supplier identification, qualification as well as a smooth transition of program launch to the Supply Chain Planners.