Sr. Buyer - Middleton, United States - TK Elevator

Description

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an Sr. Buyerin Middleton, TN.

To identify, research, evaluate and make recommendations to the appropriate commodity manager to enter into a contractual agreement with vendors the organizations standards are met in price, quality, timing and continuity of supply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures continuity-of-supply by the use of practical problem solving and other lean tools.
• Initiates communication with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Order materials, parts and products.
• Assist with pricing, invoicing, tracking and processing of orders.
• Identify and solve problems by conducting root cause analysis.
• Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.
• Identify, research, evaluate and make recommendations to the appropriate commodity manager to enter into a contractual agreement with vendors to ensure that standards of priced, quality, timing and continuity of supply are met.
• Analyze trends to generate meaningful forecasts.
• Participate in physical inventory annually.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Train and Mentor Buyers I & II.
• Lead cross-functional RIEs that result in material planning improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to permanently resolve continuity-of-supply issues.
• Works with vendors to create processes resulting in lower inventory levels.
• Adhere to the Office 6S principles.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School or Equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance or related field required
• Master's Degree a plus.
• APICS Certification a plus.
• Seven or more years of direct purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated success in year over year material cost reduction projects preferred.
• Advanced analytical skills required.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of component parts required.
• Must be familiar with engineering change processes, bill of materials, company parts and products.
• Solid written and oral communication skills essential for the role.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple functions in a fast paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple projects.