Department:
Supply Chain
Role Profile & Pay Grade:
Non-Exempt, VIII
Location:
Van Wert, Ohio
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Summary of Responsibilities
The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for the implementation and coordination of material acquisition. Research, select, & purchase quality products & materials. Build & maintain supplier relationships, process requisitions, and communicate order status. Ensure ordering analysis supports appropriate inventory levels, track orders, ensure timely delivery, coordinate & communicate with warehouse team, assess quality issues & escalate discrepancies to suppliers. This position will be highly supportive to all internal customers, and demonstrate communicative customer service skills. The buyer will also be responsible for task coordination & teamwork to ensure all requirements are completed in a polite, and professional manner.
Summary of Activities
| Responsibilities | Activities |
| Coordinate vendor rationalization and consolidation efforts | Communication of orders to vendors & support to lean efficiencies initiatives. |
| Interface with other cross functional groups to provide and coordinate new product support | As needed, may be within SC team, DBCM SC or any other internal initiative group. |
| Maintain a system of ordering the following: Raw materials, supplies and equipment | By utilizing MRP system, Material Requisitions, or any other form or inventory controls or requested items. |
| Communication of orders to vendors | ensuring accuracy of orders including confirmation of vendor receipts of orders, quantity, pricing, availability, expediting, open order and back-order status |
| Maintain commodity manual by vendor per assigned commodity including vendor ratings | Act as 1st line of defense for Risk Management. Objectively & subjectively monitor supplier performance per Braun/DBCM processes. |
| Support Supply Chain lean process strategies | As defined by normative controls and/or work instruction |
| Participate in the following: | Vendor lead time reduction efforts to maintain focus on total cost reduction efforts, continuous improvement and lean process activities. |
| Reviews opportunities for new supply sources and suitability of materials offered | As per normative controls, processes, and Engineering approvals |
| Retains records pertaining to cost, delivery, performance, and inventory levels | Via Supplier Analysis Forms and processes |
Technical Skills/Competencies (Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience)
Personality Traits / Core Skills
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements
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