What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at Phillips & Temro Branding Default?
RESPONSIBIITIES AND DUTIES:
- Procure production (and related) materials while emphasizing best combination of cost, quality and delivery.
- Procure non-production goods, MRO and other related tooling and equipment
- Utilize all inputs possible to the planning and procurement process – SAP outputs, intrinsic sales data, field reports from QA and Purchasing, observed supplier performance, production-related data, etc.
- Actively support Lean activities as they apply to purchasing raw materials – look for ways to eliminate waste wherever it occurs in the supply/production chain.
- Optimize inventory to achieve FY targets and improve customer on-time delivery performance.
- Coordinate and schedule other PTI locations.
- Aggressively drive cost reductions and Supply Chain initiatives.
- Negotiate with suppliers the price, quality, delivery, discounts, returns, Kanban agreements, etc. in an approved and ethical manner and in compliance with company policy and government regulations.
- Ensure that purchasing activities fully support lean/visual manufacturing concept.
- Maintain efficient communication with inter-departmental personnel.
- Perform other duties as required, e.g.:
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- Maintain IATF16949 suitable records
- Track and evaluate “premium freight”
- Assist in sourcing/qualifying vendors
- Support MRB decisions
COMPETENCIES:
- Computer skills with a high degree of proficiency:
- SAP – Business Enterprise System
- Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent
- APICS or PMAC certification preferred
- 5 years purchasing in a high mix manufacturing environment
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