Purchasing Buyer - MRO

Lincoln Electric•Utica, MI

About The Position

Fori Automation is a global supplier of welding, assembly, material handling and testing equipment for both automotive and non-automation customers around the work. Headquarters in Shelby Twp., Michigan. Fori automation has facilities located in China, Korea, Germany, Spain, India, and Mexico. Fori Automation focuses on delivering cost effective highly engineered products and systems that can be designed and manufactured globally with localized sales, project management and service. Position Summary Responsible for managing relationships with suppliers for direct and indirect goods and services. Previous experience desired in buying or purchased product planning. The role includes executing purchasing requirements sourced by the Purchasing Supervisor or from the corporate centers-led programs. Quoting and procuring MRO and non-strategic requirements for the location, while collaborating with the local management team and corporate centers-led management group.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or minimum 2 years experience in a related procurement role in lieu of a degree
Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures for a publicly traded company
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Part Prints, Bills of Material, Manufacturing Routings, and Job Order Forms
Excellent interpersonal, communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
Strong computer proficiency with experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Kinetic or similar ERP
Knowledge and experience using consumption-based and forecast-based planning methods
Ability to prioritize work and adapt your work schedule to meet deadlines
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail
Previous procurement experience in an ISO-9001 or equivalent Quality Management System (QMS)

Responsibilities

Owns their respective suppliers' performance and related corrective actions necessary to meet and improve our operational performance
Works closely with other departments to identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers for assigned purchase requirements
Participates in local management meetings, gaining a better understanding of the immediate priorities locally while communicating progress
Manages external supply risk associated with supplier selections, including alternative sourcing strategies, inventory safety stocks, and supplier inventory programs (examples: VMI, Consignment, and other solutions to minimize risk)
Improves Working Capital (WC) through stocking programs, extended payment terms and utilization of established Supply Chain Financing (SCF) program where appropriate
Considers cost variables when selecting suppliers during the sourcing process (examples: logistic selections, title transfer, INCO terms, training, technical support, payment terms, pricing, lead times, order quantities, warranty, liabilities, and other factors based on specific budget and schedule requirements)
Serves as a member of cross-functional project teams to implement the most cost-effective value for procurement alternatives
Establishes purchased material Standard Cost and provides forward guidance to expected cost variances. Communicates supply cost factor changes on a monthly basis while recognizing the importance to quoting and overall profit performance of the company
Prepares and manages Requests for Quotation, Information, or Proposals (RFx) of local sourcing requirements
Provides suppliers with forecasts and production schedule information as needed
Engages in Continuous Improvement (Cl) process for operational improvements of assigned procurement processes, including improvement in Kinetic transactions, master data accuracy, and implementation of new business systems related to Kinetic processes
Gives close attention to detail and policies for supplier onboarding requirements (e.g. NOA to protect all intellectual property, tax documentation, vendor-master data collections of banking accounts, terms, and contact information)
Other tasks assigned as a valued member of the organization