Job Details

Buyer/Planner Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Buyer/Planner to plan and purchase raw material for the production of automotive parts. The key responsibilities include identifying and sourcing qualified primary and secondary suppliers, and to create and manage reports and schedules. Must have the ability to develop and maintain good supplier relationships while professionally resolving issues in a fair and ethical manner. Strong negotiation skills are necessary to secure favorable terms for price, inventory levels, payment and delivery terms. Will plan orders based on MRP system to ensure material coverage and timely delivery. Will request PPAP and work with Quality Department.

Essential Functions:

• Negotiate with suppliers.
• Purchase production raw materials for on-time delivery, expedite and defer material deliveries.
• Create & manage reports and schedules.
• Request quotes from suppliers and source alternative suppliers to optimize product quality, customer satisfaction and product cost.
• Develop and maintain contacts with new and existing suppliers.
• Create Purchase Orders in accordance with quality system guidelines as related to ISO 9001:2015.
• Monitor and maintain required inventory levels.
• Project Work, such as but not limited to; Low cost sourcing projects and actions associated with Engineered Product Offerings (EPO's).
• Communicate with production & project team members and managers to determine needs.
• Resolve invoice and receiving issues.
• Manage and issue monthly supplier scorecards.
• Issue forecast planning reports to suppliers.
• Participate in corporate Supply Chain Initiatives.
• Activities require professional judgment, and may require higher levels of guidance at times.
• Works closely with other departments on a daily basis.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Materials Manager.

Requirements:

• Minimum associate degree in related field and 2 years purchasing experience or 5+ years purchasing experience.
• Working knowledge of MRP system planning.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Strong organizational, written and telephone communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.