Direct Material Buyer

Senior Plc • Bartlett, IL • 3w ago

ABOUT SENIOR FLEXONICS

The Senior Flexonics division of Senior PLC serves markets with products for land vehicle emission control and industrial process control applications. As the largest manufacturer of flexible automotive components in the world, focusing majorly on diesel engines, Senior Flexonics has extensive manufacturing and distribution facilities on six continents. Senior's diesel technologies support a growing number of major North American and European automotive and heavy truck manufacturers in meeting stringent emissions standards.

Senior's global values underpin what Senior does and how it does it...

Safety

Integrity

Customer Focus

Respect & Trust

Accountability

Excellence

WHY JOIN SENIOR FLEXONICS

Joining Senior Flexonics means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, commission plan, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

SUMMARY

The buyer is responsible for securing quotations for direct material, creating purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and supporting the Operations/Business from its supply base. Buyer will report directly to the purchasing manager. They will utilize ERP system to manage transactions, purchase orders, invoice receipts, and align with Accounts Payable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Direct Purchasing

Perform day-to-day purchasing activities as they relate to sourcing of direct material.

Manage communication with the supply base and the production planners.

Coordinate updates which provide status of deliveries and manage the exceptions accordingly.

Organizational Skills

Retain ownership and organization of purchase orders, receipts and other deliverables as they relate to the supply base.

Work directly with operations, IT, and Accounts Payable, utilizing ERP system to manage sourced material.

Communicate updates accordingly with team members.

Teamwork

Develop relationships with internal colleagues and external supply base, to ensure business continuity of material delivery.

Participate in planning meetings and provide information critical to the success of production needs.

Supply Chain Alignment

Work in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager and the Commodity Managers, to improve supply base performance.

Implement corrective measures to improve efficiencies and deliverables for the company.

Sourcing Experience

Utilize experience in sourcing to support any indirect purchasing needs for the company.

These include MRO purchases, one-time buys, along with any service related purchases that the operation or business requires.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree with a focus in business management or operations

Technical degree and experience will be considered as well.

EXPERIENCE

About 3 years plus experience (direct material sourcing preferred).

Previous experience working with MRP/ERP systems.

Procurement and commodity management experience.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

Lean manufacturing concepts

MRP/ERP systems

Organizational skills

Functional Competencies

Communication

Job knowledge

Versatility

Business Competencies

Build once mindset

Customer 1 st mindset

Results orientation

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Salary ranges are determined by role and level, and within the range individual pay is determined by additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in this job posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include benefits.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Access to our facility (and therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States, and properly licensed foreign persons.

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