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Tecomet Senior Buyer in Lansing, Michigan
Senior Buyer
Build innovative solutions and design the future .
You can pursue your potential at Tecomet by working with a dedicated team to solve complex challenges, in partnership with industry-leading clients in medical device technology, aerospace, and defense industries. With the backing of our steadfast brand, you can be a part of the next era of manufacturing by bringing bold ideas to life and building products that improve on the status quo.
What’s In It For You:
At Tecomet , we believe that everyone makes a difference and contributes to our overall success. We are a team bound together by pride in our work and dedication to our craft. Our leadership team shares the company’s strategic direction so our workforce can remain informed and attain our internal goals and objectives.
Let’s talk about what we have to offer:
Competitive pay and benefit packages
Health Benefits start on day one
401k available with matching
9 Paid Holidays with 2 Floating Holidays
PTO offered
POSITION SUMMARY
Effectively manage inventory levels to meet production plans and operational requirements while achieving established financial targets.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish an inventory strategy for raw material supply to support the SIOP process.
Plan and procure raw materials to support plant operations.
Monitor raw material procurement strategy to support LTA agreements.
Develop and manage appropriate inventory levels for key production commodities to maintain the uninterrupted flow throughout the supply chain.
Utilize ERP tools to make informed data-driven purchasing decisions.
Coordinate outside services processing schedules. Manage spend vs. budget.
Develop and negotiate LTA and/or Supply Agreements to enhance supply stability/efficiency.
Work directly with planners and manufacturing on any potential material delays, supplier disruptions, inventory discrepancies, etc.
Collaborate directly with suppliers on purchasing initiatives, process improvement metrics, and relationship building.
Provide key suppliers with a 15-18 month rolling forecast.
Support management with risk assessment and mitigation activities.
Apply Lean and Continuous Improvement principles to improve processes and achieve key performance indicators.
Track and monitor supplier delivery performance.
Maintain data integrity of purchasing records in ERP software and network files.
Additional duties as requested by management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5+ year of progressively responsible purchasing responsibilities.
Knowledge of SIOP, ERP, and MRP concepts and applications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to lead, build relationships and influence an audience of peers and upper management.
Ability to effectively present information and convey a clear message
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to multi-task
Team oriented
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PREFERRED
- CPIM, CSCP, OR CPM Certification preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Workers exposed to the production floor could be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, and moderate to loud noise conditions.
Tecomet , Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.