Operational Buyer/Planner (Byhalia) at ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation in Byhalia, Mississippi

Job Description:

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Operational Buyer/Planner in Byahlia, MS

Operational buyer provides inputs to business projects and category management by identifying standardization, supplier enablement, operational purchasing and regional procurement process opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts day-to-day supplier management activities and coordinate communication as necessary to support commodity, and other activities required to manage the relationship.


• Reviews supplier delivery and quality performance, engaging the suppliers' management team when
  necessary to drive continuous improvement


• Places Purchase Orders with suppliers ensuring proper terms and conditions


• Assists in preparation and distribution of competitive bidding documentation for supplier proposals and
  quotations directed by the Commodity Managers and Commodity Strategies.


• Qualify and oversee initial implementation and is accountable for appropriate supplier replenishment strategies (Kanban, consignment, supplier schedules, etc) to improve on-time delivery and reduce lead
  times and inventory.


• Drives supplier accountability for quality and delivery performance


• Reviews potential excess and obsolete material with the controller for disposition and arranges for disposal when necessary


• Coordinates the return, rework or exchange of defective materials, including necessary chargebacks for discrepant materials.


• Supports and at times may lead cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives


• Reconciles invoices when necessary to facilitate proper payment terms with suppliers. Follows up as appropriate to improve underlying processes.


• Drives suppliers to properly use electronic invoice and payment processes

• High School Diploma/ GED Required; Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance or related field preferred.


• 1+ years of purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment required.


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


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


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

• High School Diploma/ GED Required; Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance or related field preferred.


• 1+ years of purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment required.


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


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


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

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Operational Buyer/Planner in Byahlia, MS

Operational buyer provides inputs to business projects and category management by identifying standardization, supplier enablement, operational purchasing and regional procurement process opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts day-to-day supplier management activities and coordinate communication as necessary to support commodity, and other activities required to manage the relationship.


• Reviews supplier delivery and quality performance, engaging the suppliers' management team when
  necessary to drive continuous improvement


• Places Purchase Orders with suppliers ensuring proper terms and conditions


• Assists in preparation and distribution of competitive bidding documentation for supplier proposals and
  quotations directed by the Commodity Managers and Commodity Strategies.


• Qualify and oversee initial implementation and is accountable for appropriate supplier replenishment strategies (Kanban, consignment, supplier schedules, etc) to improve on-time delivery and reduce lead
  times and inventory.


• Drives supplier accountability for quality and delivery performance


• Reviews potential excess and obsolete material with the controller for disposition and arranges for disposal when necessary


• Coordinates the return, rework or exchange of defective materials, including necessary chargebacks for discrepant materials.


• Supports and at times may lead cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives


• Reconciles invoices when necessary to facilitate proper payment terms with suppliers. Follows up as appropriate to improve underlying processes.


• Drives suppliers to properly use electronic invoice and payment processes