This role supports purchasing activities for Aftermarket Parts & Service globally. Conduct sourcing events evaluating price, availability, lead time, and quality that will achieve a competitive advantage for Rehlko and its customers. In compliance with Rehlko's Procurement Policy, award business to suppliers based on financial soundness, technical proficiency, ethical integrity, and ability to meet Rehlko's needs. Create and maintain supplier source and price records in SAP and resolve invoice discrepancies as they arise. Provide supplier performance feedback and partner with supplier to resolve issues and improve supplier performance. Help the material planners as needed to ensure proper supplier engagement and on-time delivery. Buyer may also support New Product Development projects globally for Rehlko entities & have the ability to support multi-location complex scope projects, while meeting key date deliverables, and project cost targets.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Work with the Materials Department and Suppliers to develop and maintain AMPS sales and support inventory programs.
- Monitor and maintain costing files with Accounting, as well as hold vendors to market accountabilities in costing programs.
- Lead & support cost reduction programs and work with suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Materials functions for successful implementation.
- Request and review quotations for new and existing components. Consult with Engineering and Supplier Quality regarding specification deviations. Recommend alternative materials or methods based on knowledge of market availability.
- Provide management with recommendations for future sourcing strategies and supplier base consolidation.
- Work with Supplier Quality to evaluate material rejections and resourcing efforts.
- Use sound decision making principles in conducting business which affects price variance, inventory levels, and quality levels.
- Write, analyze, and issue various weekly, monthly, and annual reports and status updates.
- Follow-up and resolve late delivery issues; ensure proper handling and delivery of rush orders.
- Establish and maintain supplier stocking programs. Maintain standard cost files. Review all Engineering Notifications and drawings covering areas of responsibility.
- Support New Product Development projects globally
- Work cross-functionally to understand and adhere to project timelines and deliverables
- Manages the strategic involvement of suppliers at early stages of new projects
- Support RFQ & analysis for new projects and drive decision execution toward product introduction
- Solving unique supply chain problems and implementing corrective actions and standard procedures
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited Supply Chain, Business or Engineering Program or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
- At least 2 years of purchasing experience required.
- Manufacturing & SAP background a plus.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.