Sr. Buyer (Middleton) at ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation in Middleton, Tennessee

Job Description:

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an Sr. Buyerin Middleton, TN.

To identify, research, evaluate and make recommendations to the appropriate commodity manager to enter into a contractual agreement with vendors the organizations standards are met in price, quality, timing and continuity of supply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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


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


• Order materials, parts and products.


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


• Identify and solve problems by conducting root cause analysis.


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


• Identify, research, evaluate and make recommendations to the appropriate commodity manager to enter into a contractual agreement with vendors to ensure that standards of priced, quality, timing and continuity of supply are met.


• Analyze trends to generate meaningful forecasts.


• Participate in physical inventory annually.


• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.


• Train and Mentor Buyers I & II.


• Lead cross-functional RIEs that result in material planning improvements.


• Lead cross-functional teams to permanently resolve continuity-of-supply issues.


• Works with vendors to create processes resulting in lower inventory levels.


• Adhere to the Office 6S principles.

• High School or Equivalent required


• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance or related field required


• Master's Degree a plus.


• APICS Certification a plus.


• Seven or more years of direct purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred.


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


• Advanced analytical skills required.


• Advanced 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.


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


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

• High School or Equivalent required


• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance or related field required


• Master's Degree a plus.


• APICS Certification a plus.


• Seven or more years of direct purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred.


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


• Advanced analytical skills required.


• Advanced 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.


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


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

TK Elevator is currently seeking an Sr. Buyerin Middleton, TN.

To identify, research, evaluate and make recommendations to the appropriate commodity manager to enter into a contractual agreement with vendors the organizations standards are met in price, quality, timing and continuity of supply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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


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


• Order materials, parts and products.


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


• Identify and solve problems by conducting root cause analysis.


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


• Identify, research, evaluate and make recommendations to the appropriate commodity manager to enter into a contractual agreement with vendors to ensure that standards of priced, quality, timing and continuity of supply are met.


• Analyze trends to generate meaningful forecasts.


• Participate in physical inventory annually.


• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.


• Train and Mentor Buyers I & II.


• Lead cross-functional RIEs that result in material planning improvements.


• Lead cross-functional teams to permanently resolve continuity-of-supply issues.


• Works with vendors to create processes resulting in lower inventory levels.


• Adhere to the Office 6S principles.