What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Hendrickson?
Position Purpose:
Purchasing professional who performs the strategic purchasing function for assigned commodities, projects, and/or new product development programs to ensure realization of company business objectives. Works cross-functionally to manage supplier related opportunities and threats. With significant guidance from purchasing management, the buyer is responsible for developing optimal supply chain solutions for assigned purchased material.
Essential Functions:
- Commercial
- Maintains pricing agreements for all assigned purchased material and resolves any invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
- Monitor and account for all fluctuations in purchase price variance (PPV) for assigned purchased material
- Supplier Performance
- Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials to production facilities through strategic management of the supply base
- Monitor and communicate performance metrics to suppliers on an on-going and regular basis.
- Technical Specifications
- Completes all purchasing tasks involved with the engineering change request process (e.g. RFQ, negotiation of costs and timing, supplier PPAP, etc.)
- Participate in cross-functional analysis to prepare recommendation(s) for make vs. buy decisions
- Clearly documents relevant information about assigned parts and suppliers per department documentation guidelines
- Cost Reduction
- Lead material cost reduction activities for assigned purchased material
- Recommend changes/alternatives that reduce purchased material cost and/or add higher value to purchased components
- Strategy Development
- Identifies and leverages opportunities by developing and managing contractual relationships as needed
- Foster multi-departmental relationship(s) between Hendrickson Controls Business Unit and key suppliers
- Monitor the marketplace for assigned commodities to identify trends, technology advancements, risk mitigation strategies, and cost-efficient alternatives
- Completes risk mitigation projects and other duties as assigned
Education and Training
- Bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering concentrated field. MBA is a plus.
- Supply chain management concentration preferred
- Professional designations or Certifications by recognized Purchasing organizations preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience in Purchasing and/or Value analysis
- Demonstrated negotiation success preferred
- Competence with Microsoft Office software required
- Familiar with and working experience in an IATF-16949 or other Quality regulated manufacturing environment preferred
- Planning and organizational skills with an ability to handle a multitude of projects
- Ability to travel as needed
Physical Demands
- Frequent sitting and working at computer for extended periods of time.
Environmental Conditions
- Office setting.
- Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.
Behavioral Traits
- Strong skills in negotiating contracts, agreements, and terms and conditions
- Demonstrated interpersonal and relationships building skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- High energy level and strong self-motivation
- High standards of integrity required
- This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.
Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
