Buyer - Fabrication & Paint

POSITION SUMMARY:

Purchase fabrications, paint, components and parts to ensure production schedules are achieved through management of on-time delivery, quality, cost and customer service.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Purchase fabrications and paint services from a BOM using engineering drawings.
• Use the Master Production Schedule, project planning and good time management skills to ensure efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Issue purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with suppliers as needed
• Coordinate with engineering, assembly, and sales as necessary.  Provide feedback to engineering regarding BOM accuracy
• Be intimately familiar with the company’s equipment, business systems, processes and suppliers.
• Ensure all fabrications and components are purchased to meet master schedule and supplier requirements
• Find the best sources to meet the company’s objectives.  Negotiate pricing to achieve company financial goals.
• Develop and manage suppliers.
• Meet or exceed annual goals as outlined in the S&OP plan.
• Maintain the Master Parts List (MPL) – nomenclature, accuracy, pricing, EOQ
• Follow-up and expedite orders as necessary.  Provide open orders information at weekly meeting.
• Exemplify a “can-do” attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Promote teamwork, positive communication and cross-functional problem solving.
• Build Quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to ISO 9000 and / or 16949 standards.
• Establish and promote a work environment of continuous improvement that supports the company’s quality policy and financial objectives.
• Follow all lean, 5S and flow manufacturing principles.
• Visit suppliers as needed.
• Be a good steward of company resources.

 EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-yr college degree or four years of related experience
• AWS, fabrication, welding, wet paint and powder coat knowledge / experience
• Strong work ethic and teamwork skills essential.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, e-mail, Quickbooks or ERP)
• APICS training encouraged
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, manage time and adapt in order to meet company goals and objectives.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Regularly use arms, hands and fingers to manipulate office tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 45lbs.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly works in an equipment manufacturing environment exposed to noise, dust and vibration.
• Operate office equipment and computer.