Buyer
Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. - Largo, FL
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Job Overview The Buyer is a critical thinking role that is responsible for handling all purchasing activities related to a specific assigned commodity while leading and/or contributing to improvement and productivity related to projects/activities. The Buyer will be called upon to negotiate with suppliers, drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and collaborate internally to achieve desired business outcomes. Requires a solid foundation of function skills and knowledge in relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Lead point of contact that manages and coordinates fabricated commodities. Identify sources of supply,seek out the lowest total cost alternatives and develop solid working relationships with suppliers. Focus oncost reduction, including creating and preparing cost reduction projects. (maintain positive PPV savings) Responsiblefor on-time delivery (OTD) Works withQuality Assurance (QA) on rejected parts to get resolution or request RMA. Strongnegotiating skills to address conflicts and/or questions concerning pricing, delivery dates, quality and required packaging. Analyze andevaluate materials and products. Handlesprocurements for build-to-print parts after determining price and availability through formal and informal request for quotes. (RFQs) Performstandard purchasing process, review requisitions, and place POs. Verifiesreceipt of materials and approves invoices for payment as required. Ensurean uninterrupted supply of materials while optimizing cost, lead-time and quality. Provide constant feedback to department and management relative to material shortages and suppliers capacity and capabilities. In conjunctionwith the Purchasing Manager and Engineering team, investigate and suggest alternate components, due to excessive lead time or obsolescence. Act as a liaison between vendor and engineering to resolve technical questions. Abilityto prioritize with vendor and expedite material under lead time. Processnon-conforming material requests (MRBR) and RMA requests with distributors/vendors, in a timely manner. Maintainappropriate lead time and pricing in SAP. Capacity tohandle multiple vendors/priorities with minimal supervision. Able tocommunicate effectively with all levels of employees and management. High degree of confidence, objectivity, diplomacy and ethical conduct is essential. Complywith all work policies, including but not limited to, the Companys safety and attendance policies. Providecoverage for other team members during travel and vacation periods. Worksovertime on an as-needed basis. SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Ability to identify electronic and mechanical components; familiarity with purchasing and inventory control procedures in a manufacturing environment; familiarity with a fully integrated computing system. Strong negotiating, problem-solving and analytical skills. 5 plusyears of work experience in a manufacturing environment. Efficientorganizational and time management skills. Consistentattention to detail. Capableof working with a team or independently and be a self-starter. Potential to excel in a fast-paced environment Abilityto use computer for on-line system and for spreadsheet analysis. Familiaritywith ISO 9001 Comprehensiveunderstanding of MS Excel, MS Word. DESIRED: Ability to read and understand blueprints/technical drawings and specifications Experiencewith SAP Knowledge of Six Sigma Principles APICS/CPIM Certification Experiencein purchasing Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Resin Cabinets EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent. 5 plus years buying in a manufacturing environment with progressive responsibility. Associate or Bachelors de ree is desired.
Created: 2024-09-23