Procurement Expeditor - Lancaster, United States - Oetiker

Description

Company Description

Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world's leading OEM's.

Job Description

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

• Plan and execute procurement of production raw materials from global 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
• Perform Procurement Standard Work as described in the ONY Procedures
• Proactively report and resolve product and material availability issues
• Analyze and manage MRP, Item Master, Parameters, Lead Times, Supplier Contracts, etc.
• Revise essential system planning data to ensure the ERP system is effectively planning future requirements
• Maintain purchase order status, delivery dates and shipment tracking information in the ERP system
• React immediately to inventory losses or stock outs to ensure sufficient availability of material
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to support production and corporate inventory goals
• Visit suppliers as required to keep abreast of supplier's environment (profitability, LT health, improvements, sustainability, etc.)
• Support and assist in supplier development initiatives
• Approve payment of supplier invoices, negotiate return of obsolete material
• Avoid cost increases and negotiate cost reductions annually for items of responsibility
• Analyze current supplier performance and work with Supplier Development to resolve any issues
• Resolve supplier related receiving problems

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP required
• Able to read and interpret drawings
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are required.
• Experience using SAP S4 Hana highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Supply Chain or technical field or a minimum of five years' experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment- required.
• Minimum three years' experience working with an ERP system - Strongly preferred.
• Experience negotiating and finalizing contracts such as stock agreements, VMI, payment terms, and cost reductions necessary.

Additional Information

This is a 1st shift position. Regular hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid Time Off (starts at 17 days a year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous 401k match
• Education tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Comprehensive Training Program and access to Online Learning

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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