Operation Buyer II

Midmark Corporation•Versailles, OH

About The Position

Supports the organization’s supply chain operation by coordinating the movement of direct, procured materials such as raw materials, in-process goods, or completed goods to ensure that production needs or customer expectations are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain management and 2-4 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in purchasing and/or planning materials in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Manage moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
Knowledge of purchasing, production and inventory control process, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Knowledge of various production floor and inventory control systems such as Lean Manufacturing principles, Kanban, Just In Time (JIT) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
Ability to lead projects with cross functional teams with minimal oversight from others
Ability to communicate and influence peers and managers
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings
Intermediate analytical thinking and mathematical skills
Intermediate statistical knowledge
Intermediate level skills with Excel and Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of Oracle and Agile or similar platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of ISO and FDA standards

Responsibilities

Purchases material for assigned commodities or products from suppliers, taking into account demand, price, delivery, quality, and inventory objectives
Optimizes inventory levels and supports business objectives
Collects data and analyzes forecasted demand to predict inventory needs; requests forecast changes based on demand fluctuations
Collaborates with leadership on identifying and implementing improvements
Establishes strategic, mutually beneficial supplier relations to obtain the best possible quality and service at the lowest cost
Manages kanban, MRP, and other replenishment systems
Problem solves supply constraints, receiving issues, and problematic invoices/accounts
Analyzes and executes change orders
Predicts and communicates operational and customer impacts
Coordinates with Global Sourcing team for the successful completion of supplier approval process, quoting, and production readiness
Supports cost reduction/improvement/avoidance/control throughout PE projects to facilitate the company’s competitive position
Completes price negotiations within the supply base to maintain competitive pricing
Utilizes MPS principles to improve business conditions
Researches and analyzes material transactions and service requirements to determine if disposition is needed, disposition parts accordingly
Coordinates incoming packaging to minimize internal part handling
Processes nonconforming goods with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to resolve quality issues
Participates in special projects as required
Facilitates and organizes quarterly inventory for the location
Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring
Acts as a backfill for Operations Planner