Buyer

Job Description:

The Buyer will perform a variety of tasks related to supply chain management including purchasing, negotiating, inventory control and production scheduling. Job to be performed following ITW safety, inventory and manufacturing policies/processes. Required to complete tasks accurately and timely and to maintain system information while striving to support the culture of “Flawless Execution”.

Responsibilities

• Maintains focus on continuous improvement by applying 80/20, PLS, and USa principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to management.

• Conduct daily procurement functions to ensure timely delivery of both production and indirect materials to meet production schedules and customer demands, negotiate pricing and terms, and adhering to ITW Corporate metrics of maintaining appropriate MOH (Months of Hand) and grading reserves.
• Work within Supplier Segmentation best practices to develop strong supplier relations, identify preferred suppliers and be involved in supplier performance monitoring.
• Play an integral role in inventory control management by reviewing quantity levels, doing daily transactions, cycle counting, investigating inventory discrepancies, coordinating physical inventories and meeting annual objectives / metrics.
• Actively involved in production scheduling, releasing Purchase Orders per customer and production demands and working closely with department managers to monitor finished goods,
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers from departments including but not limited to Customer Service, Sales & Service, Marketing, Production and Engineering.
• Ensure all orders are confirmed by suppliers and agreed upon delivery dates are accurate in ERP system.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery goals are met.
• Maintain valid due dates in the purchasing database, files and planning reports.
• Ensure that non-confirming product is processed and that dispositions are completed in a timely manner.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with suppliers.
• Resolve billing issues and supplier problems that may arise.
• Report problems that affect the production schedule to appropriate manager(s).
• Maintain effective inventory levels to achieve month on hand (MOH), on-time delivery (OTD), and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain up to date SDS for all products.
• Perform all related ISO functions, including contacting our suppliers regarding compliance of products we purchase from them and keeping files of our supplier’s compliance to ISO objectives.
• Follows safety policies and wears prescribed PPE, maintains work area (housekeeping), PC/laptops and other company property.
• Maintain focus on continuous improvement by applying ITW toolbox principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to management.

Position Qualification Requirements

Education:  2-year technical degree/certification - materials management, logistics, production planning, purchasing, supply chain or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred

Experience/Skills: 

• 5 years’ experience in inventory control and purchasing,
• Negotiating custom manufactured components, sourcing/buying commodity items and interpreting technical drawings and specifications with a knowledge of machining processes preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong computer and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience working with an ERP system

Other Requirements and Conditions

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, sit and type, occasionally twist/turn, reach above shoulder and outward, stand, walk, bend, and grasp with hands.

• The employee must carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and push and pull up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include concentrated attention, close vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to bring object into sharp focus. 

Working Conditions: Working conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

1.         Typical Office (50%) & Plant Conditions (50%)

2.         Travel (<33%)

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, calculator, telephone, scanners, printers.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: None

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

"Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to essential job functions.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.