Category : Sales & Marketing
Location/City : GA – Norcross
Id : 28005
You’ve got a passion for finding purchases at the right price- especially when those purchases happen to be non-product related (NPR) materials. We are searching for a Buyer III responsible for just that, as well as NPR services and/or equipment. This role will purchase within the policies and guidelines established by the Strategic Market Unit (SMU) Vehicle refinishes (VR), to ensure an uninterrupted and timely supply at optimum cost. Succeeding in the position requires strong cooperation with, and support of, internal customers of the SMU VR NAM, including US, Canada, Mexico and Monterey.
Are you sold? Keep reading…
Five Things You Can’t Google About This Role
Keep walking if: You hear NPR and non-product related materials aren’t the first things that pop into your head. Looking at you, National Public Radio listeners.
Why you’re right for this job: You don’t have any experience in the purchasing environment of production manufacturing. We need someone with at least three years of experience.
Always BCC this person: Carrie Bradshaw. She may have been more focused on shopping for shoes, but she always knew how to find perfect deals.
The buck stops with you: You take the lead in determining NPR demands for two of our manufacturing sites.
Water cooler one liners: The price is right.
And Now for the Mundane
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for NPR categories in the SMU VR NAM, in line with the regional sourcing strategy for non-product related (NPR) materials, service, and/or equipment
Determine the short & mid-term NPR sourcing demands of the Pontiac, MI and Springfield, OH manufacturing sites
Formulate requirements and specifications; initiate and lead implementation of synergy, cost saving, and value engineering programs by working closely with cross-functional teams
Ensure correct pricing and conditions are maintained in SAP/SRM
Manage/monitor supplier performance (i.e. quality, delivery, etc.) through a variety of purchasing processes supplier scorecard
Investigate, recommend, and qualify suppliers; implement RFQ’s as needed
Support the ongoing plant operations while managing the strategic projects for NPR Purchasing
Provide monthly updates and deliberate with line management on strategies, priorities, and issues and advise budget holders and experts in choosing suppliers of NPR materials
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business related field (areas of Supply Chain or, Economics strongly preferred)
Minimum of three (3) years purchasing in a production manufacturing environment required
Experience in NPR procurement is a distinct plus
Highly demonstrated analytical and strategic planning, as well as strong communication skills
Must be capable of multitasking and prioritizing schedules to meet timing requirements
Experience with MS Office applications required, with experience working in SAP or similar ERP environment highly desirable
Some travel will be required as determined by the NAMVR Lead Buyer
Tags: Buyer, purchaser, non-product related materials, service equipment, supply chain, economics, strategic planning
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