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Buyer / Purchasing Agent
Thomasville, GA
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Monday-Friday 8-5 or 7-4 Pay range: $25 to $28 an hour (Depends on experience & qualification)
Job Description:
Note:
Office setting. Will be required to have safety shoes (composite or steel toed) in the event they need to go on production floor.
Summary:
The Buyer will be responsible for procuring & monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs. In this role, the incumbent will also obtain materials using engineering & production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are resolved. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
Core Responsibilities:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQs, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.). Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up. Daily Kanban management. Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed. Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed. Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution. Work with client Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects. Conduct in indirect/purchase requisition ordering. Assist in researching & communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments. Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates. Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance. Conduct Kaizen/continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes. Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates. Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers. Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings. Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations/changes where needed. Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return &/or pay for goods. Assist in as needed inventory audits. Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews. Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services. Assist in Reconciling month-end reports. Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related field. Supply chain/procurement experience. The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%. The ability to multi-task. College degree & any supply chain course or certifications are preferred. 1-3 years experience
SAP Experience Pay:
$25.00 - $28.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field? How many years of experience do you have in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain?
