Lead Buyer - Planner at Certified Power – Fridley, Minnesota

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:

This individual will report directly to the SIOP Manager and has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule and distribution sales by executing purchase orders for weekly fulfillment of stock items in their buyer queue from assigned Vendors, in addition to emergency buys as required from the backorder buy now report. This position is designed to support the Senior and Junior Buyers on a tactical level (not on a management level).

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and analyzes MRP and other related reports to procure components or services from suppliers.
• Ensures purchase orders and change orders for assigned parts, materials, and supplies are input into the system and documented in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures the integrity of purchase orders by verifying all information provided on supplier acknowledgment, including part numbers, descriptions, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Expedites purchase orders related to past-due items, special orders, and other requests on an as-needed basis. Follows up as necessary.
• Communicate with sales and production teams regarding the status of orders in relation to sales order dates and/or scheduling requirements.
• Assists in solving discrepancies with suppliers, inventory, finance, and engineering.
• Assists in obtaining and analyzing supplier quotes.
• Assists with supplier negotiations to get the best possible pricing.
• Demonstrates leadership and sound judgment in representing the purchasing department and JEM Technical internally and externally.
• Compliance with all CPS policies and procedures, including ISO, OSHA, and AWAIR requirements.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Highly organized
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong multi-tasker
• Team player
• Ability to work independently, display initiative, and problem solve

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The position is an office-based position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• 5+ years of experience as a Buyer/Planner, including at least 2 years in a Lead role
• 5+ years of experience with MRP and bill of materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• High school diploma required, an Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred

BENEFITS:

• Business expenses and monthly car allowance covered including business mileage reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account with employer contribution
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• 401(k) matching
• Identity theft protection
• Internal Company Wellness Program with ability to earn discount off employee rate
• Paid time off (PTO) and Birthday PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law."