Operation Buyer II

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the organization's supply chain operation by coordinating the movement of direct, procured materials such as raw materials, in-process goods, or completed goods to ensure that production needs or customer expectations are met.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES

Purchases material for assigned commodities or products from suppliers, taking into account demand, price, delivery, quality, and inventory objectives Optimizes inventory levels and supports business objectives Collects data and analyzes forecasted demand to predict inventory needs; requests forecast changes based on demand fluctuations Collaborates with leadership on identifying and implementing improvements Establishes strategic, mutually beneficial supplier relations to obtain the best possible quality and service at the lowest cost Manages kanban, MRP, and other replenishment systems Problem solves supply constraints, receiving issues, and problematic invoices/accounts Analyzes and executes change orders Predicts and communicates operational and customer impacts Coordinates with Global Sourcing team for the successful completion of supplier approval process, quoting, and production readiness Supports cost reduction/improvement/avoidance/control throughout PE projects to facilitate the company's competitive position Completes price negotiations within the supply base to maintain competitive pricing

SECONDARY DUTIES

Utilizes MPS principles to improve business conditions Researches and analyzes material transactions and service requirements to determine if disposition is needed, disposition parts accordingly Coordinates incoming packaging to minimize internal part handling Processes nonconforming goods with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to resolve quality issues Participates in special projects as required Facilitates and organizes quarterly inventory for the location Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring Acts as a backfill for Operations Planner EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain management and 2-4 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in purchasing and/or planning materials in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. COMPETENCY and/or

SKILL:

Manage moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff Knowledge of purchasing, production and inventory control process, policies, and procedures Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Knowledge of various production floor and inventory control systems such as Lean Manufacturing principles, Kanban, Just In Time (JIT) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) Ability to lead projects with cross functional teams with minimal oversight from others Ability to communicate and influence peers and managers Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings Intermediate analytical thinking and mathematical skills Intermediate statistical knowledge Intermediate level skills with Excel and Microsoft Office Working knowledge of Oracle and Agile or similar platforms Strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of ISO and FDA standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A