Buyer - Lexington, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

What will you do?

Buyer will be responsible for acquisition, logistics, inventory levels and returns of commodities and services to meet business plan and customer requirements.

What qualifications will make you successful?

Fast learner that shows initiative, is proactive, has good decision making skills, is creative and energetic, demonstrates a positive attitude, has high analytical ability, and possesses strong negotiating skills.

This position interacts with employees, all levels of management as well as external suppliers and vendors.
Desirable skills such as presentation ability, strong PC background, history of working with multiple plant locations

Essential Funcions
Maintenance of MRP system including P.O. creation, rescheduling and expediting
Coordinate delivery of material
Provide input on overall supplier performance and make recommendations on appropriate corrective actions when necessary
Turn in CPC forms regularly for cost changes
Procure material to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost
Maintaining inventory levels, addressing shortages and supporting product evolution
Assist in establishing and maintaining lot sizes, period of supply, planning-bill demand and
lead-times
Administer business transactions with suppliers including placing purchase orders, scheduling supplier deliveries, reconciling purchase price variances, obtaining return goods authorization, reconciling discrepant invoices and order confirmation variances
Obtain supplier quotations as needed
Notify suppliers of engineering changes to drawings and specifications
Support the phase out/in of product; to avoid obsolete inventory and ensure new product availability
Provide management with price change and supplier status reports
Provide suppliers with open order information
Understand and support guidelines on business ethics, material inflation containment, supplier performance, and supplier certification
Support commodity management containment programs implementation

Education and Experience
Related four-year degree, C.P.M. or CPIM certification, MBA or technical degree a plus
Working knowledge of MRP/MRP II, purchasing in a repetitive high volume manufacturing facility
Experience with JIT/JIT II, consignment, Microsoft Office, legal aspects of purchasing
Experience in planning, purchasing, materials management, and problem solving
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience

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Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

₠25.7bn global revenue

employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct


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