AddressJob Description
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IPG Procurement utilizes an international base of suppliers to meet capital equipment customer requirements.
IPG Procurement utilizes an international base of suppliers to meet capital equipment customer requirements.
The Planner/Buyer – Optics is responsible for developing sources and executing material delivery to support the current manufacturing plan.
- Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships; communicate regularly to maintain an understanding of timelines and activities which impact supply chain
- Act as a primary partner to the manufacturing operation for area assigned by understanding build schedules and managing supply chain activities to increase efficiency and eliminate downtime
- Works closely with the Product Line Manager to understand production goals
- Plans and requisitions components and services to planned and unplanned demand using ERP, Excel and SQL-based tools. Must be well versed in planning methodology, both ERP-based and manual.
- Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers
- Take responsibility for accurate and on-time delivery of parts and components; follow-up on PO's with suppliers and manage delivery date expectations as necessary with all relevant stakeholders.
- Expedites purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of materials through vendor contact and correspondence.
- Participates in cost reduction plans
- Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers for existing and future projects
- Source and maintain general use wafer inventory
- Process vendor returns
- Purchase non-inventory items as required
- Negotiate price as well as payment and delivery terms with suppliers
- Maintain on-time delivery and keep stakeholders appraised of changes to schedule
- Develop knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of primary suppliers to properly advise production on price versus quality when needed. Monitors supplier performance, communicates and takes action to maintain high levels of supplier performance.
- Other duties as required
- Clerical support of other group members as required
- Plans and schedules deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules/business demands by working with planning, operations and shipping/receiving teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action M/F D/V
IPG Photonics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. All employment decisions and personnel actions at IPG Photonics are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, qualified mental or physical disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic carrier status, any veteran status, any military service, any application for any military service, or any other category or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. IPG Photonics Corporation provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact (508) 506-2527 or email HR.Accommodations@ipgphotonics.com opens an email client applicationto request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
