Senior Buyer

PRESTOLITE ELECTRIC INCORPORATED•Village of Arcade, NY

9d•$60,000 - $72,500•Onsite

About The Position

Prestolite Electric/Leece-Neville, a leading global manufacturer of alternators and starter motors for the heavy-duty vehicle market with operations in North America, Europe and China is seeking a Senior Buyer for our Arcade, New York location. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to take the next step in your career and join a great team offering professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, SCM or Finance preferred.
4-7 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong computer and communication skills to effectively liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a growing manufacturing environment.
Experience with supplier management and growth.
General knowledge of MRP/ERP/EDI as related to industry.

Nice To Haves

Professional supply chain certifications, CIPS/APICS are a plus
Planning/scheduling experience a plus.
Experience with IATF-16949 (formerly TS-16949) or ISO certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Assures procurement from domestic and foreign sources, for a variety of materials and parts at a maximum value consistent with company requirements.
Analyze requirements, in agreement with specification, delivery and price.
Lead initial pricing negotiations with suppliers prior to escalation to management team.
Maintain material flow to assure continuity in the manufacturing process without holding excess inventory.
Support MRO, as required, product development, tool crib and spot buy requirements for all NA locations.
Resolve problem situations related to delivery, invoicing, premium freight requirements, receiving and invoicing, MVR debit memos, specifications and quality of purchases.
Maintain consistent improvement in business goals: inventory levels, on time delivery and cost goals.
Support engineering change notices, component qualification and PPAP assistance where needed.