Buyer

Procure goods, materials and services to ensure the company’s operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality, and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems; eliminate/mitigate risks which may impact production and business operations.
  • Solicit formal and informal bids, prepare bid specifications and coordinate bid process, considering TCO and leveraging volume/spend across all divisions.
  •              Minimize company exposure of excess and obsolete material; review & drive appropriate action to reduce inventory reserve amounts.
  •              Develop, audit and maintain vendor performance records and make recommendations for corrective action where required.
  •              Manage the Non-Conforming Material and Warranty process to ensure claims are resolved within allotted time-frame.
  •              Review and respond to annual NAFTA solicitations and/or COO requests with accurate part description, value, material, etc. to avoid penalties and delayed shipments.
  •              Responsible for compiling data and submitting monthly Purchasing scorecard performance.
  •              Maintain ERP supplier master database with accurate information.

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and CPM/CPIM/CPSCM preferred.

• IMDS, NAFTA and Export Compliance experience a plus.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office software, particularly, Excel.
  •           Must have extensive experience w/ ERP systems, such as Oracle, JDE, SAP, QAD.
  •           Ability to problem solve and identify root cause & implement corrective action.
  •           Ability to write clear, concise, and effective correspondence;
  •           Ability to manage, prioritize, and complete multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
  •           Must be attentive to detail and consistently demonstrate a high degree of accuracy.
  •           Track record of identifying & implementing cost savings initiatives.

• Physical Requirements (standing, lifting, repetitive tasks)
  • Travel

• Exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold while in the plant.

• Ability to work independently
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. W&C Suspensions is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as W&C Suspensions is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.