G&W Buyers negotiate pricing, vendor selection and / or development, generate and manage purchases, and coordinate deliveries to meet production requirements.
ESSENTIAL DAY-TO-DAY FUNCTIONS
* Negotiating cost reductions
* Vendor evaluation, selection, and reduction
* Obtain quotations and perform quotation comparisons
* Eliminate part shortages
* Assist with Supply Chain objectives
* Generate and manage purchase orders
* Assist Planner as needed
* Support the world-class metrics
* Reduce supply base
* Process NCRs and eliminate part rejects from suppliers
* Assist in determining and maintaining Kanban process
* Develop and monitor supplier partnerships
* Facilitate resolution of vendor-related quality issues
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
* Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts degree, preferably in business or engineering
* Previous experience in purchasing management / supply chain management in a manufacturing setting required
* Experience in a “make to order” or “engineer to order” manufacturing environment preferred
* Strong ERP knowledge and background in supplier management and negotiations; JDE a plus
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Excel, and good communication skills
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