Sr. Buyer

Overview

Manage purchasing of raw materials, supplier relations, and inventory for production.

Key Responsibilities

• mrp review
• po management
• supplier management
• inventory forecast
• safety stock
• sku setup

Tasks

-Answer MRP messages. -Review Production schedule and MRP daily to make informed decisions about purchase order placement and On-Time-Delivery from suppliers -Collaborates with Sourcing team on new supplier onboarding, purchase order placement and for identifying new sources for alternate materials and/ sourcing for existing materials. -Research products and materials and prepares/places purchase orders through appropriately vetted vendors and suppliers. -Under minimum supervision, manages all assigned suppliers and ensures supplier on time delivery. Keep suppliers accountable to their promise delivery dates and formulates a recovery plan for any late delivery. -Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers based upon pricing and supplier suitability, and schedules deliveries in advance of need to avoid production limitations. -Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing and scheduling teams to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. -Communicate and develop relationships with vendors. -Manage and maintain relationships with existing suppliers, monitoring their performance and addressing any issues that may arise. -Communicate with the management when there is supply constraints or disruptions that could impact production plan and customer commitments. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and provide procurement solutions that meet their needs. -Identify material and resource constraints and coordinate/expedite their resolution with responsible parties. -Actively participates in daily Production meetings, communicates supply status, risks and actions and help problem solve shortages impacting production schedule. -Review Production schedules in high volume high mix manufacturing environment. Collaborate with Scheduler and Production Supervisor daily. Understand the Production requirements and make recommendations on supply capabilities to meet the plan or make alternate scheduling suggestions to the plan. -Partners with R&D team to qualify alternate materials to prevent inventory shortages impacting customer commitments and on timed delivery. -Critical member of the monthly Sales, Operations & Inventory planning process; uses good judgement and utilizes purchasing tools to provide long term forecast to critical suppliers. -Manage raw material safety stocks. -Regularly reviews raw material inventory and partners with Inventory Control to ensure inventory availability. -Ensure SKUs set up is correct (buyer number/supplier number/safety stock/ordering qty) -Expedite or delay orders as may be needed to ensure proper inventory levels.

Requirements

• cpim
• mrp
• sap
• ms office
• bachelor's
• 10 years

What You Bring

-Fluency in analyzing cost, supplier pricing, and completing a competitive analysis -ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) CPIM or CSCP is a plus. -Ability to handle multiple priorities and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills -10 years of experience in scheduling/planning/purchasing within a manufacturing environment -Demonstrated knowledge of Pull Systems/MRP Systems -Ability to travel to suppliers 5% -Demonstrated knowledge and use of Daily Management (Business Systems), and Standard Work. -Advanced appreciation for the interconnectedness of workflows and impact of each role within the production environment to impact manufacturing excellence, supply chain, and service level to customers. Ability to anticipate changes, shortages and/or downstream impacts to subtle and/or significant supply issues. -Bachelor’s degree required or 11+ years of experience in a related role. -Intermediate level in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint -Understanding of Scheduling and Production Planning within a complex manufacturing environment -Must have exceptional listening and interpersonal skills -Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and excellent organization skills -Experience with an MRP system, such as JDE E-1, SAP or similar strongly preferred

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About Ips Corporation

-Specializes in providing high-performance solutions for the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. -Has expanded its offerings to include products for water, drainage, and gas systems, meeting diverse industry needs. -Renowned for its strong customer service and commitment to delivering quality products that ensure safety and efficiency. -Delivers reliable and durable solutions that have become standard in various applications, from industrial facilities to commercial properties. -Known for leading product innovations such as high-strength adhesives and pipe systems. -An industry leader, continuously expanding its global footprint.

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