Procurement Strategic Buyer
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Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - Procurement officer
Job title
Strategic Buyer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
General Statement:
Responsible for the for all duties outlined in Buyer I job description plus the following Duties & Responsibil
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ities
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
1. Able to perform formal root cause & data analysis such as 5 Why's, MAAR charts or Fishbone diagrams.
2. Can participate in or lead in Supply Chain project such as Greenbelt project.
3. First escalation point for applying and managing contract terms as required.
4. Capable of selecting suppliers within the Approved Supplier List at SAO level.
5. Capable of Supplier Relationship Management including Business Reviews, escalation for performance, assessments, and visits for single BU suppliers.
6. Logistic and Customs escalation point.
7. Ability to negotiate contract amendments or simple contracts (PPA).
8. Aid in deployment of strategic targets
9. Understanding of the market and manufacturing processes for Plastics
10. Establishes/maintains current Kan Ban agreements within the Plastics supplier base to determine quantity, leading Kanban health checks, verifying sufficient inventory levels. Contracts are updated.
11. Better understanding of the supply base for Plastics
12. Place initial orders and assure supplier readiness prior to moving to the buyers - ensures smooth transition
13. Monitor and document wins/losses in productivity plan
Qualifications:
Education -
Required: Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent credits in Purchasing related courses
Preferred: B. A. in Business
Experience -
Required: 2-5 years materials buyer in a manufacturing environment
Preferred: 5-7 years diversified buying experience.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Other - Willing to travel to supplier facilities as necessary
Candidate skills & requirements
Special Knowledge/Skills -
Required: Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Excellent communication skills (English), purchasing skills
Including negotiations, supplier evaluation, cost reduction,
Standard purchasing systems and procedures, data management
Knowledge of Problem-Solving Tools
Understanding APQP and knows when to apply it.
Experience with Managing Operational contract terms
Annual salary
$66k - $74k
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, New York
City (-ies)
225 Erie Street 14086 Lancaster, New York
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Associate Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No