at Creation Technologies in Meridian, Idaho, United States
Job Description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
The Buyer 1 role performs purchasing activities in support of production and company’s operation requirements at the functional or business unit (BU) level. This role works with BU Planning Team and/or Director of Supply Chain in managing procurement related deliverables, as per company standard practice, to support customer materials and our internal Supply Chain metrics. Success in the role includes a positive and proactive approach to ensure continuity and quality of materials, maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost. Also demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:
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Collaborate with the regional & site customer focus team(s) to support customer material and business needs.
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Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions in weekly basis
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Generate and manage ERP purchase order releases for production and new product launch
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Monitor, track, and provide feedback to accurately communicate the PO Status to CFT (Customer Focus Team)
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Maintain and set up parts in ERP as needed (Preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, NCNR)
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Work with Materials Planner to obtain customer authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materials liability
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Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact yet minimizing unfavorable PPV/CMP & excess inventory
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Manage material escalations with Commodity Management and suppliers
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Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items related to quality, receiving issues, ECO, and NCR including returns to suppliers
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Execute contract changes
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Execute PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) changes recommended by Program Leader/Supply Chain Leader
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Adhere to supplier approval and review processes
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Management and maintenance of Suppliers with activities related to selection, forecasting, monitoring performance, and supplier corrective actions
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Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not owned by commodity management
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Collaborate with Materials Planner on inventory reduction plans
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Work with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager to resolve invoice issues
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Escalate to Finance on credit holds and payment terms issues as it applies to supplier deliveries and invoices
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May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager
