Senior Buyer/ Purchasing Lead

The Sr. Planner/Buyer/Purchasing Lead will direct and coordinate activities of raw material buying, planning and inventory control. This position ensures suppliers meet quality, delivery and cost targets to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods to our customers. This materials-focused role will use (CMS) methods to drive for consistent materials and production execution. Additional responsibilities will also include daily contact with suppliers to support these vital goals in the company.

Essential Functions

• Blanket purchase order maintenance, placing PO releases for materials, and delivery confirmation with suppliers.
• Execute MRP order action/reschedule for assigned area (Make/Buy).
• Execute Inventory Optimization, using Inventory Optimizer for assigned areas.
• Manage capacity constraints for assigned areas.
• Support production team as required ensuring a continuous flow of material to support customer requirements. Resolve any line-down issues including expediting material as needed to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Track root causes for on time delivery misses/stock-outs and suggest and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Communicate and coordinate delivery information with operations and customer service team.
• Monitor, sustain, and continuously improve kanban system including planning for spike orders and re-sizing (re-calculate bins) to meet current demand patterns.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal production leads to provide project lead times.
• Initiate, lead, and participate in continuous improvement through the use of appropriate CBS tools, including IMAG (Inventory Management at Gemba), kaizen, and usage of leader standard work.
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings (PPV / VAVE) through CBS tools and supplier negotiations.
• Negotiate agreements with suppliers to provide continuous year-over-year improvements in performance, including quality, delivery, cost, and collaboration, through the implementation of programs such as Vendor-Managed Inventory.
• Work with receiving/material handling team to optimize material presentation in cell areas.
• Purchase indirect materials and supplies as needed.
• Active participation in daily huddles.
• Proper system documentation.
• Exemplify core values of integrity, commitment, innovative thinking, customer service, and teamwork.