Senior Buyer at Fairbanks Morse, LLC in Beloit, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Summary

As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for performance improvement of specific purchased materials, equipment and/or services that support FMD business goals and objectives, rewarding price control/cost reductions, delivery performance, service, and quality expectations. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies around specific commodity classifications. Comply with policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls are followed in compliance with government regulations. The most successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of multi-tasking in a face paced environment which requires a high degree of self-motivation, problem solving and independent thinking.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Execute and generate compliant purchase orders based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of services and materials
2. Perform a variety of general tactical duties as required to support purchasing activities
3. Reconcile supplier problems including aiding in supplier root cause and corrective action, non-conformance control and supplier accountability and responsiveness.
4. Solicit bids, negotiate pricing and terms and conditions, maintain lead time data integrity and process price requests to marketing in a timely manner.
5. Develop alternate sources, ensuring continuity of supplies, consistency of quality and competitive pricing. Must also take into consideration non-price factors.
6. Work within a team environment and perform other purchasing functions as required.
7. Manage any supplier issues (i.e., cost, quality, delivery, customer service)
8. Initiate and follow through on supplier changes through FME's Engineering Change Process
9. Serve as the primary contact between company personnel and assigned suppliers/ commodities
10. Maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements .
11. Evaluate suppliers through business reviews with objective and data driven performance measurements. This includes but is not limited to cost reduction projects, delivered quality, service performance and overall stability of supplier operations to minimize supply chain risk.
12. Initiate and lead new source approval processes for new parts and resources parts.
13. Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Qualifications, Skills, and Educational Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in supply chain or equivalent experience in a related field
2. 7+ years of experience in Purchasing
3. Must possess strong organizational skills and have demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer relations skills
4. Experience in an MRP buyer/planner environment
5. Competence in the use of Windows, Microsoft Office, experience with Oracle ERP system a plus
6. Must be able to travel as necessary (some foreign travel possible)
7. Ability to understand military specs and read blue prints
8. Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc
9. Knowledge of price and cost analysis
10. Experience buying and sourcing castings, forgings and raw materials is preferred
11. Proven Ability to create and execute a sound commodity strategies

1. Lean manufacturing implementation skills a plus

1. Demonstrated negotiating skills

Travel: 15% both domestic and international

Language: English