This range is provided by IROCK Crushers, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range: $60,000.00 / yr - $70,000.00 / yr
Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus
SUMMARY
A Tactical Buyer performs purchasing duties of varying scope and authority. The position is responsible for providing customer service to internal customers and external suppliers by placing purchase orders, maintaining past due reports, following up on orders to ensure materials are delivered on promised dates, requesting, receiving, and verifying quotes, and making purchases of commodities or goods where the financial impact or decision-making is within their limitations or seeks approval from the Director of Operations and/or the Director of Accounting & Finance. The Tactical Buyer may work directly in support of production/operations and/or in collaboration with operations superintendents, department managers, engineers, or production planning in procuring products. Material, commodities, and/or equipment purchases are processed, consumed, or used in the manufacture or service of heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of creatively implementing departmental initiatives and strategies while also supporting the Operations, Product Support, Sales, and Engineering Departments on developing solutions for complex projects and product applications that will further enhance overall customer service, customer satisfaction, and company profitability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Procurement of commodities, services, raw materials, and components required via Macola ERP for ongoing production requirements and After-Market Parts Sales.
* Process purchase orders (POs) within Macola ERP and release to vendors.
* Utilize the Shortage Report to fulfill inventory minimums based on Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) strategies.
* Utilization of problem-solving, negotiating, and influencing abilities to successfully expedite the purchase and delivery of crucial materials needed faster than the normal lead time for various reasons, including inventory discrepancies, Bill of Material errors, supplier delayed shipments, engineering revisions/late releases, etc.
* Distributes updated drawings to suppliers, as needed to complete orders.
* Ensures company compliance is met by having non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in place prior to issuance of any company IP.
* Review Production Plan developed by the Director of Operations and Production Planning Manager to ensure Long-lead items are planned for accordingly, and POs are released to vendors at the proper time to limit financial impact to the company (reduce carrying costs) while ensuring delivery is completed prior to the operations team’s need.
* Responsible for the return/correction of non-conforming materials and components, tracking the returns process and implementation of corrective actions with suppliers.
* Facilitate cost reduction activities to reduce overall Bill of Materials costs across the IROCK product line.
* Implement initiatives that are the result of the company-wide Cost of Goods Sold reduction project led by the Director of Operations and the Director of Product Development & Applications.
* Develop and maintain purchased component & supplier information within Macola ERP.
* Negotiate pricing arrangements, logistics preferences, relevant attachments that pertain to each specific vendor, and product lead times.
* Maintain, develop, and continuously improve the network of vendors utilized to ensure that all deliverables are achieved (i.e. quality, surety of supply, cost, technical support, process control, logistics, and overall service levels).
* Ensure that business reviews are held regularly with critical suppliers and KPI’s reviewed along with the necessary improvement actions taken timely.
* Conduct supplier audits for risk assessment, improvement action plans, and verification plans when required and in support of the Director of Operations, the Director of Product Development & Applications, or the Fabricating & Welding Superintendent. Document these audits by completing visit reports and coordinating improvement actions.
* Continually liaise with suppliers to understand market conditions and any potential impact these might have on pricing, quality, and surety of supply (i.e. macroeconomic conditions, geo-political tensions, tariffs, etc.).
* Identify sources for alternative suppliers for commodities, services, raw materials, and components and coordinate qualification plans with Engineering & Management for the formal approval of new suppliers to ensure surety of supply and vendor diversification.
* Work with Production Planning Manager, Director of Operations, and the Director of Accounting & Finance to review and action regular reporting including (but not limited to): cost, delivery on time, non-conformance, reject levels, payment terms, etc.
* Support any preparations needed including cost forecasts and budget information when required.
* Ensure that the supply chain is compliant with Company policies and procedures along with relevant Government regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
* Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent education and experience (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred).
* Minimum 1-3 years working experience in a similar role, Preference to heavy equipment or equivalent industry experience.
* Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services.
* Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components.
* Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility.
* Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods.
* Good reasoning abilities and negotiation skills.
* Ability to travel by land or air to visit suppliers, manufacturers, etc.
General Skills
* Ability to exercise sound judgment and solve problems, work independently, effectively manage workload, and work well under pressure.
* Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
* Sound administrative skills.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
* Effective verbal communication with employees at all levels as well as vendors.
* Detail-oriented.
* Evidence of a high level of confidentiality.
* Intermediate computer skills to effectively use Microsoft Office and the ability to learn manufacturing functions of the accounting and manufacturing software supplied.
* Experience with ERP software is preferred. Experience with Macola software a plus.
* Ability to work well with a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Takes ownership for team cohesion and development.
* Possess a team spirit with respect for others’ ideas and requirements.
* Must develop positive working relationships with Management Team.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities—tactful—mature—flexible.
* Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
* Effective communication on technical issues.
* Ability to perform the Procurement requirements of short-term and long-term projects and communicate these schedules with the Director of Operations & Finance.
* Critical thinker and problem solver.
* Open to new ideas and bring creativity to the job position.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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