The Buyer position is responsible for the clear focus and priority for the aftermarket sourcing, buying and empowerment of our organization.
Responsibilities:
- Independently plans and executes Purchase Orders (PO's) in support of all customer requirements and in compliance with internal and external requirements, including government regulations when applicable. This includes engagement with supply base, reporting status, tracking purchased items to stock and payment;
- Plans, schedules, releases and manages purchase, interplant orders and work orders as required;
- Resolves invoice issues, implements engineering changes, and coordinates rework and return purchase orders. Sends Request for quotes to suppliers for pricing, delivery and inventory position;
- Works with internal and external suppliers to resolve material issues (shortages, emergency customer demands, etc.);
- Gets actual lead time required for customer offers preparation (i.e. urgent customer potential orders, inquiries, etc.);
- Identifies and communicates cost changes and cost drivers that impact ability to achieve cost targets with both supplier and project team. Escalates concerns and will facilitate cross team discussion to resolve or understand cost issues;
- Enters and maintains quote detail in our ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central);
- Performs cost/price analysis for competitive and non-competitive procurements;
- Reviews, analyzes, and makes changes to supply based on the monthly reports.