Buyer Ii (Procurement)

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Buyer II to join our Procurement team in Kennesaw, GA. The Buyer II develops and executes procurement plans for components, parts and accessories to support Yamaha sales plans while meeting objective metrics (i.e., fill rate requirements, inventory turns, and total acquisition costs). He / she will perform supply chain project management tasks in support of product life cycle process (i.e., development, initiation, maturity, decline and sell-off). This position will develop and maintain stable supplier relationships ensuring best cost equation attainment for Yamaha.

What you'll be doing:

Procurement:

• Develop and analyze strategic demand and procurement plan using inventory and supplier metrics in support of strategic business objectives. 
• Create and execute purchases and perform purchase order maintenance.
• Establish supplier delivery plans to minimize stock-outs, working capital expense and delivery costs. 
• Lead monthly Supplier Forecasting processes (i.e., develop data, manage input, and prepare for management review).

Analytics, System and Inventory Maintenance and Reporting: 

• Perform system maintenance as required (i.e., part set-up, back-order creation and maintenance, supplier settings).
• Conduct inventory analytics (i.e., Back Order Analysis/Fill-Rate metrics, Cost Usage Classification and Price analysis, system maintenance, standard cost development, cost reporting) for management review.
• Lead monthly Excess/Obsolescence process by developing data and managing input.

Procurement Product Development Activities - Engineering Support and Supply Chain Project Management:

• Provide expertise and input to supply management functions and tasks by adhering to engineering drawings, standards, specifications, and testing requirements meeting Yamaha’s quality and reliability standards.
• Ensure all activities required to launch and establish new and re-sourced parts and accessories meet the cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of RFQ packages and Supplier Project Timelines. 
• Monitor and manage project profitability.
• Coordinate and lead Supplier Project Kick Off meetings by reviewing the “Timing and Action Plan,” to ensure milestones are met according to the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Serve as a liaison to manufacturing partners and manage the supplier’s resources and deliverables.
• Ensure the negotiations meet the best possible pricing and/or exceed the Target Costs while meeting the “In Stock” date objectives.
• Ensure all supplied Work in Process (WIP) components and packaging requirements are addressed and met for all projects.
• Establish Supplier Warranty Agreements as required.

Supplier Selection, Development, and Relationship Management: 

• Manage supplier relationships for assigned new and/or active parts and accessories (i.e., communication and follow-up related to purchase order schedules, supplier capacity, supplier evaluation, and supplier pricing).
• Coordinate the supplier selection based on established standards over an assigned commodity base.  Utilizing the Supplier Development and Pre-Assessment forms and responses, to effectively match supplier’s capabilities and capacities.
• Manage, monitor, and track supplier performance based on cost, quality, and delivery (CQD) objectives and ensure that suppliers meet the required standards and targets.
• Act as a facilitator and relationship manager balancing the Company and Supplier needs.
• Maintain constant and consistent communication with supplier base noting their capacities and capabilities. 
• Manage and administer Supplier Contracts/Master Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and any special agreements required to facilitate the commercial relationships.

Fiscal Responsibility & Risk Management:

• Assist in developing the Budget for product evaluation, tooling, and development costs.  Manage and track the expenses versus budget and validate the variances.
• Coordinate and project manage cost reduction initiatives related to procurement.
• Ensure that product procurement efforts continue to drive down costs and prevent cost increases. 
• Support the organizations “Green Procurement”, CTPAT and federal or state mandated initiatives as required. 
• Participate in Supplier Pre-Assessments, Development and Evaluation Process (as required). Coordinate with QA and other related departments as required.  Monitor supplier’s capabilities, capacity, and performance.  Process Dun & Bradstreet reports as required.

Other Supply Chain Related Activities:

• Ensure vendor/supplier conformance to YPAD policy and procedures to eliminate any supply interruption.
• Assist Purchasing Specialist with supplier related activities (i.e., receiving problem discrepancies, invoicing discrepancies, etc.) with the distribution centers and/or designated packager to facilitate prompt receipt of inventory. 
• Inform management of key issues and forward weekly status and other requested reports as required. 
• Support the Procurement Administrations requirements for tooling administration and tracking, supplier metrics and supplier database tracking.

What you need to be successful:

• BS / BA in quantitative discipline, supply chain management or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Purchasing and Material Planning in a high-volume transaction-oriented environment. 
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Strong analytics, systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities required.
• CPM or CPIM certification preferred.
• This is an onsite position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!  

What’s in it for you: 

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing 
• Fertility Benefits 
• 37.5-hour workweek 
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Wellness Program 
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles) 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits 
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product. 

Reports to:  Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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