Buyer II (Middleton) at ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation in Middleton, Tennessee

Job Description:

What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U! TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Buyer II in Middleton, TN
This role performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity-of-supply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead root cause analysis efforts that identify trends/ problems and provide solutions.


• Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reductions and process improvements.


• Performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity of supplies.


• Ensures continuity-of-supply by the use of practical problem solving and other lean tools.


• Order materials, parts and products.


• Initiates communication with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.


• Assist with pricing, invoicing, tracking and processing of orders.


• Identify and solve problems by conducting root cause analysis.


• Identify, recommend and assist in the iEmplementation of cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.


• Analyze trends to generate meaningful forecasts.


• Research cost reduction opportunities for premium freight.


• Address negative inventory reconciliation.


• Perform excess and obsolescence reconciliation


• Participate in physical inventory annually.


• Lead cross-functional efforts.


• Adhere to the Office 6S principles.


• Mentor new buyers.


• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance highly preferred'


• Master's Degree a plus.


• APICS Certification a plus.


• Three to seven years of purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment required.


• Demonstrated success in year over year material cost reduction projects preferred.


• Strong analytical skills required.


• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of component parts required.


• Must be familiar with engineering change processes, bill of materials, company parts and products.


• Solid written and oral communication skills essential for the role.


• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple functions in a fast paced environment.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.


• Must be organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple projects.

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