Sr. Buyer- Manufacturing (Byhalia) Position Available In Marshall, Mississippi

Sr. Buyer- Manufacturing (Byhalia)
Sr. Buyer- Manufacturing (Byhalia) TK Elevator Corporation — Byhalia, Mississippi, United States What we expect The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U! TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Buyer- Manufacturing in Byhalia, MS. Responsible for implementing and managing strategic sourcing and commodity strategies, support new product introduction (NPI) activities, and support integrated product teams in alignment with TK Elevator purchasing policies, processes, and strategy

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manage large, complex supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness targets are achieved
Develop and agree contracts as required and manage and enforce complex contractual obligations
Drive annual cost down and minimize supplier cost increases
Accountable for commodity Purchase Price Variance (PPV) performance for designated commodities
Performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity of supply
Create and distribute Purchase Orders (PO’s) to suppliers
Support procurement transition from new product introduction to future production by working effectively with other procurement team members and business functions
Represent procurement on assigned New Product Introduction and Integrated Product Teams acting a liaison between these teams and the procurement team. Coordinate required procurement input and issue resolution in support of team goals
Manage all aspects of the procurement process including quotation, in-depth quote evaluation, cross-functional sourcing, risk evaluation, negotiating, contracting, order expediting, supplier schedule maintenance/adherence, rate readiness, and other complex supplier launch activities including customer support/interaction in accordance with PSM policies, procedures, and company objectives.
Support strategic make-versus-buy activities and cross-functional manufacturing strategy development.
Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance or related field required
Master’s Degree a plus
APICS certification a plus
7 or more years purchasing or supply chain experience
Basic knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings for component parts
Familiar with engineering change processes and bills of materials
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience using SAP Ariba, Oracle, AS400, or similar procure to pay platform
Robust knowledge of indirect and/or direct category market trends and global supply base
Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams
Proven track record of developing and managing national suppliers or group purchasing organizations
Strong collaboration and influencing skills with senior leadership and suppliers
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Additional information TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461. Contact For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact
below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference. Job details
Posting date: 2025/05/21
Experience level: Experienced professionals
Type of contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work mode: On Site
Job field: Production and Manufacturing

Industry:

Engineering & urban mobility
Job number: US_901745_ET_TKELECP12202 Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.