TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is an international technology group with three core businesses: aerospace defense and security. It develops produces and markets engines and equipment for air and space defense electronics and security solutions.
Position: Buyer I
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Peachtree City GA 30269
Work Type: Contract
Job Type: Onsite
Shift: MF 08.00 AM 04.30 PM
Job Description:
The Buyer is responsible for performing all procurement activities for their assigned OEM supplier(s) to support customer order requirements and the replenishment of inventory via the creation of both drop ship (DRP) and replenishment (REP) purchase orders.
The Buyer serves as the primary point of contact between the company and the OEM(s) monitors supplier performance and facilitates continuous improvements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
DaytoDay Management of the Operational relationship with the Business Unit (BU):
Participate in the QRQC of Procurement Service
Analyze and handle the Purchase Order (PO):
Own PO From Cradle (Creation) to Grave (Invoiced)
Make sure that the CRD is aligned with CLT/PLT
Make sure that the price is correct and under the sale
Negotiate lead time/quantities with BU according to their capacity
Make sure that all Planned Purchase Order (PPO) are placed within 48h (No Issues)
Make sure that an Acknowledgement (ACK) has been received under 48h from placement
If the SPD > CRD > Challenge the BU to improve the date
Review all the deliveries for the next 7 days (New KPI)
Analyze the deliveries down (Missed SPD) and request a Revised Date with the root causes associated
Inform the CSR on their requests in progress
Manage return of parts to BU and insurance of credit notes if applicable (Buy back)
Put in place weekly meeting review with BU and Procurement Coordinator
PO cancellation
Manage Deliveries Improvement
Review all ACK didnt receive under 48h
Review any AOG orders
ASN/EDI Issues Missing Invoices
Pricing Issues
Obtain revised date for Late Backlog and the root causes
Deliveries Review for the next 7 days
To be aligned with the BU Backlog (Order Book Alignment)
Identification PN in crisis (supplier procurement issue resources issue etc)
Action plan review of BU to recover crisis PNs to ship CRD OTD
Additional functions related to the activity
Financial reconciliation with BU
To be involved in different projects
To be involved in continuous improvement within the Department (quality procedures crossfunctional projects etc.).
Answer to any request from management
Other duties as assigned
Qualification Requirements:
Knowledge and Skills:
Computer skills with knowledge of ERP/MRP Excel spreadsheets and Word documents
Knowledge of Client Services ERP computer system
Knowledge of Lotus Notes
Must have demonstrated understanding of supply chain logistics MRP and inventory management processes
Competencies:
Technical Capacity
Organizational Skills
Communication Proficiency
Customer/Client Focus
Time Management
Collaboration Skills
Education and/or Experience:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area
Fouryear college degree is a plus
ISM / APICS certification a plus
Communication Skills:
Good oral and written communication skills essential for interaction with both internal and external customers
Physical Demands:
Travel 10% with international travel a possibility
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity
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