Junior Buyer - CP Kelco

Position Summary

As the Junior Buyer you will be responsible for facilitating the procurement and distribution of company equipment, supplies and services. Candidates for this position need a knowledge of purchasing procedures and policies. This position requires considerable contact with various company personnel, vendors and business representatives. 
 

Responsibilities

• Ensures data accuracy through scheduled audits and reporting
• Properly maintain master data for purchasing and inventory but not limited to vendor master, material information records, source lists and MRP.
• Analyze price and consumption data to accurately report tending and optimize inventory settings.
• Actively engage in learning MRO BOM and usage to material data accuracy.
• Enforcing master data requirements with suppliers, and holding other departments accountable for accurate data.
• Actively manage Material Master and data governance activities, such as daily maintenance requests as well as data clean up  efforts.
• Facilitate problem solving and develop action plans to address performance issues and achieve key performance indicator goals
• Cooperate in the implementing of departmental programs, objectives and policies consistent with company practices and objectives under the direction and supervision of purchasing group leader
• Emphasis is always placed upon adherence to sound principles of economic buying, while still satisfying management and other department in the process
• Assume responsibility for establish and maintaining beneficial company relationships with multiple source vendors who can meet our requirements regarding price, quality, delivery and reliability
• Informs others concerning actual and/or potential suppliers; investigates and visits vendors’ facilities and remains up-to-date on new materials, equipment and developments as is deemed advisable
• Insures that vendor representatives receive fair and impartial reception and treatment
• Arranges and attends meeting between vendor representatives and company personnel
• Collaborates with plant personnel to obtain lowest costs on purchase items by modification and/or standardization of specifications, better ordering techniques, increased cash discounts, better terms, lead time, etc.
• Encourages broad interest and activity in profit and/or product improvement
• Keeps informed with respect to market changes and supply conditions, keeping all interested parties advised regarding market trends of supply, prices and delivery as changes occur
• Recommends when it would be advantageous to go either long or short of a commodity in respect to normal commitment practice
• Responsible for all phases of purchase, including follow-up and delivery, as is consistent with good judgment
• Prepares and issues purchase orders based on properly approved purchase requisitions as provided by the requisition approval chart as authority to do so is delegated
• Maintains listing of approved vendors and records of purchases, prices and terms of purchases
• Expedite orders when required
• Serve as a backup to the purchasing manager backup when the manager is out of the office, traveling or unavailable 
• Assist purchasing manager with capital project responsibilities  
• May be required to meet with vendors away from normal place of business 

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Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree is preferred but will accept Associates Degree
• Knowledge of MRO stations, parts and inventory.
• Exposure to the business functions of a manufacturing enterprise from operations, finance, supply chain or business analysis perspective.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, data extraction and analysis and IT technical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written, verbal, presentation skills) at multiple levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy; strong critical self review skills.
• Self motivated, flexible, with the ability to deal with high levels of complexity, change and evolving processes, often on short notice.
• Proven experience in creating a culture of accountability and creating a high performance culture
• Demonstrated team building, leadership, employee development and conflict resolution skills 
• Continuous improvement experience
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute effectively
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under various deadlines
• Strong customer service skills 
• Six Sigma or lean manufacturing experience is preferred
• Working knowledge and experience with larger ERP (SAP) MRP systems
• Demonstrated leadership in driving a high personal safety culture