Buyer - OEM

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

The MSC OEM Team is dedicated to developing real production fastener solutions for our customers by supporting them with custom engineering, valuable product insight, and a global portfolio of suppliers. The position will serve to determine and correctly place purchase orders. This role requires attention to detail and documentation that includes accurate amounts of product as well as accurate delivery times, along with correct permissions and all of which must be in accordance with the Purchasing Guidelines outlined by the MSC OEM Purchasing Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Focused, Be Curious and Open Minded, Passionate Team Player, Say/Do, Get to Yes!
• Reviews published PORG (Purchase Order Requirements/Generation) report to analyze inventory levels and usage trends and places purchase orders for 10K+ SKUs across 50+ suppliers.
• Executes the Open PO report to determine items that need to have the delivery date(s) updated
• Reviews and validates procurement/distribution plans (based on business rules, lead times, forecasts, sales orders, safety stock requirements, etc.) and then executes the procurement process of placing purchase orders to the OEM Distribution Centers for assigned Suppliers.
• Responsible for managing inventory levels for assigned Suppliers / product lines and developing / implementing plans as needed to achieve inventory turns goals.
• Establishes and monitors inventory levels against forecasts and usage trends, validates forecasts, and achieves targeted company service level goals for assigned Suppliers.
• Develops and implements plans to satisfy demand requirements while balancing inventories against key performance metrics (e.g. inventory dollars, turns, obsolescence and customer service).
• Performs order process analysis to optimize purchase order cycles and operating costs. Assesses purchasing options, calculate total into stock costs and analyzing cost reduction opportunities to optimize total spend by optimizing loads via combining various products onto a single order, pre-ordering as needed to reduce costs, surveying alternative Suppliers for cost reductions, etc.
• Maintains relationships with Suppliers and drives supply chain compliance.
• Expedites and devises alternative solutions (identify fill-in buy opportunities and substitute product) to resolve backorders in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with key cross functional supply chain partners (Category Management, Distribution Centers, Accounting, etc.) to pro-actively identify supply chain issues affecting cost and service to customers.
• Ensures timeliness of product delivery and the quality of the product delivered through frequent interaction with Suppliers.
• Creates Secondary Processes to modify parts per specifications and Production Orders to build kits and assemblies.
• Learns to identify product database errors and follows up to ensure correction.
• Works on process improvement teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinates with Suppliers, Category and Sourcing Managers to identify and reconcile gaps and supply shortages, providing an early warning system for issue identification.
• Review and process invoice discrepancies and coordinate with A/P & Category to reconcile supplier payments.
• Review supplier performance, negotiate pricing levels, and implement new Suppliers as needed in coordination/support of the Purchasing, Sourcing and Category teams.
• Identify and assist in disposition of slow and obsolete inventory.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Enforce quality standards, inventory levels, and purchasing procedures.
• Support peer Buyer's efforts toward Company goals.
• Consistently provide best-in-class customer service to internal and external customers.
• Position requires frequent contact outside the company with the supply base. Infrequent contact required with customers, peer organizations, and purchasing and industry groups.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Business, Finance, or Engineering) or two years of relevant purchasing experience required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and in professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to determine possible challenges and obstacles and negotiate and persuade to Get to Yes
• Organized and detail-minded to document and stay on track with processes, including follow up with all associated parties
• Must have a strong sense of urgency to keep a steady pulse on moving forward with projects, processes, and deadlines
• Ability to organize competing tasks and responsibilities and accomplish goals and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to problems
• Ability to lead yourself and be self-motivated
• Have a mindset of integrity for best practices and for being a professional in manner and demeanor
• Have strong mathematical skills with accuracy and correctness
• Proficient and adept in Microsoft Excel as well as Prophet 21 ERP

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Direct OEM Fastener or Component supply chain experience preferred
• CPIM/CSCP APICS certification preferred.

Other Requirements:

• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Position requires up to 5% of travel
• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ("ITAR") and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ("CUI")