Buyer

Job Function:

Purchasing

Location:

IT, Ferrara (FE), Ferrara (FE)

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

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
• Reduce Inventories
• 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 maintain Kanban process
• Developing and monitoring supplier partnerships
• Facilitating 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.