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Senior Buyer in Grand Rapids, Michigan at HADLEY PRODUCTS LLC

NewSalary: $82000 - $90000
HADLEY PRODUCTS LLC
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49512, United States
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Job Description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

Under the direction of SCM Manager, or designee, is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies to support Operation’s established goals and production schedules; for assuring availability of inventory materials; for assuring that materials and components conform to drawing specifications; for developing effective and efficient sources of supply; for cultivating supplier relationships; and for following established policies, practices and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

    Requires Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience.5-7 years’ experience in “technical products” Materials/Purchasing environment.Proficient use and understanding of ERP operating systems that utilize MRP for ordering requirements.Strong Negotiation and Communication Skills required.Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.Ability to multitask in fast paced industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Sourcing/PlanningPurchasing production components by commodity lines using MRP, history and planning sessions to meet operations schedule needsMaintaining assigned materials at required levelsGlobalization, LCC Sourcing and Supply Internal/External collaboration on new parts/designsSupplier evaluation and development, supplier quality (PPM)PPV and cost reduction activitiesNegotiation price, terms, LTA’s, conditions, contracts, productivity, cost control, etc…with suppliersCMS/MRP/ERP, minimums/maximum, Kanban, etcInventory management and optimization Supply conflict resolution, supplier charge-backsSupplier Scorecard/ratingsSupplier charge backs – Lead positionPurchase order processing for Operations, Engineering, Quality as neededRFQ processing with new or existing suppliers. Work to identify cost savings/opportunities.Participate in physical inventories as needed, reconcile discrepancies as needed.Participate on cross-functional team needs/activities as requiredResearch and identify new supply sources or “streams” that meet company needs (supplier selection and recommendations)Other duties and responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Job Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49512, United States

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