Senior Buyer

PRESTOLITE ELECTRIC INCORPORATEDVillage of Arcade, NY
9d$60,000 - $72,500Onsite

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.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Paid paternity leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Disability insurance
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