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Material Buyer
1 week ago
Acuity Brands Crawfordsville, United StatesWe use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come for our customers, our communities, and our planet. · Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more t ...
Buyer Planner - Crawfordsville, United States - IDEX
Description
If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it.Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it.Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses ) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.Primary Function:
This position will lead business development of our Supply Chain.
The ideal candidate uses data gathering and analyzing skills along with sound judgement to make key, business-impacting decisions while also providing recommendations for functional enhancements through the continuous improvement process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and execute procurement of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers with a focus on key suppliers
Maintain strong working relationships and communications with manufacturing and key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries with full quantity
Interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers in order to schedule purchase orders to meet distribution and service demand
Proactively report product and material availability issues
Coordinate inventory planning and replenishment of raw materials and components in conjunction with our program management teams
Develops component demand forecasts through use of JDE forecasting tool.
Analyze and manage MRP, Source list
Revise and manage Banjo Purchasing PFEP (Plan for Every Part) to ensure the JDE system is effectively planning future requirements
Inventory Management:
Support reporting, inventory parameters and reduction of obsolescence exposure
Supplier Management:
RFQ, Cost saving initiatives, Negotiations, Supplier relationship/evaluation, Supplier Scorecards
Project management:
Project Manage new product launch with all material suppliers
Provide support to Customer Service, Sales team, Product Management and Safety with business and product strategy
Participate and contribute to monthly SIRI (significant inventory reduction items) program management & metrics, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process
Manage all Consignment/VMI programs execution
Complete special projects and assignments as requested
Requirements:
Minimum of 1-3 years of Buying and procurement experience.
Proficiency in relevant computer applications, Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, Oracle/Demantra preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, preferred.
HS Diploma required.
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) Preferred and/or APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) preferred
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.
IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
Attention Applicants:
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know.
Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply.
Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [emailprotected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.
IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
Attention Applicants:
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know.
Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply.
Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [emailprotected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.