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GWS Tool Group

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 Job Title:
 
 Buyer &ndash; Raw Materials &amp; MRO
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Procurement
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Head of Procurement
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Surprise, AZ
 
 
 
 Travel:
 
 Some Travel
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 The Buyer will support purchasing activities across 12 manufacturing sites, focusing on timely procurement of raw materials and MRO supplies. This role handles purchase orders, supplier coordination, price updates, and ensures materials are delivered per production requirements. The Buyer will work closely with the Senior Buyer to implement sourcing initiatives and resolve supply chain issues.
 
 
 
 Duties/Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Place and track purchase orders for assigned materials and suppliers.
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 Monitor inventory levels and reorder materials to meet production demands.
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 Coordinate delivery schedules and expedite shipments when needed.
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 Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP (pricing, lead time, part numbers).
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 Support invoice reconciliation and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
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 Assist in gathering quotes and supplier information for sourcing projects.
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 Communicate regularly with plant personnel regarding order status and issues.
 
 
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 Education and Experience:
 
 
 
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 Associate&rsquo;s or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
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 2-6 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
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 Knowledge of raw material and MRO supply categories is a plus.
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 Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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 Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
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 Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
 
 
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 Required Skills/Abilities:
 
 
 
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 Work is done within own team. Work within guideline and policies.
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 Has established skills to perform a variety of activities.
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 Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others in the discipline.
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 Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established options.
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 Uses communication skills to exchange information.
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 Use assigned methods, tools and processes. Contribute to sharing of best practice within own area.
 
 
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 Physical Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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 Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
 
 
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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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Buyer – Raw Materials & MRO

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 At GWS Tool Group, part of Sandvik, we&rsquo;re seeking a VP of Operations &ndash; a high-impact role to elevate our operational performance, drive profitability and shape a culture of accountability and engagement across our organization. We offer a unique opportunity to lead from the front and shape the way we work, think and grow.
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re a bold, strategic leader ready to drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career and help us deliver even greater value to our customers!
 
 
 
 Some Words About Us
 
 
 
 We're a North American company that specializes in making custom, standard, and modified standard cutting tools. Despite our large-scale resources, we maintain a small and service-focused approach.
 
 
 Our "Custom Comes Standard" philosophy reflects how we provide value to the market &ndash; we're a one-stop shop for customized tooling needs, designing and manufacturing these tools in our various factories. We tailor our capacity to meet the unique requirements of our customers and their preferred partners, encouraging creative thinking because with GWS, the possibilities are virtually limitless.
 
 
 
 Your mission
 
 
 
 In this role, you lead a team of approximately 450 employees across a network of 12 production sites. You drive operational excellence, build a culture of accountability, and deliver improved financial performance &ndash; creating a more agile and responsive operations function that can adapt to fluctuating order volumes and shifting customer demands. By setting strategic goals and driving operational execution, you improve profitability and efficiency.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Responsible for the development and oversight of operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organizational strategy.
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 Plays a significant role in long-term planning including initiatives geared toward operational excellence at each of the sites for which they carry responsibility.
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 Ensures Lean activities address total cycle time reductions, improved throughput, and improved flow.
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 Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility sets and monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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 Coordinates planning and logistics teams to ensure optimal use of capital and manufacturing resources within the supply chain.
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 Reviews &amp; coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure the quality of products meets or exceeds customer requirements.
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 Develops and implements budgets for manufacturing locations per defined targets.
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 Implements changes to organizational structure and production locations to improve lead times and improve the efficiency of operations.
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 Drives initiatives in their management teams to contribute to long-term operational excellence.
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 Collaborate across all business areas to drive profitable growth as well as innovate new product development
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 Assists and coaches the site managers in lean manufacturing concepts as a way to promote improvements and change within the workshops.
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 Develops and maintains a results-oriented culture and highly motivated team with strong flexibility and resilience.
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 Ensure that business is conducted in accordance with the Sandvik Code of Conduct.
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 Continually improves safety record by addressing both physical safety issues &amp; employee safety attitudes
 
 
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 Required Skills/Abilities:
 
 
 
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 Relevant Degree in Manufacturing, Production, or Industrial Engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
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 Minimum 10 years of experience in senior operations management in the engineering industry in the field of manufacturing.
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 Multi-site production management experience strongly preferred
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 Past P&amp;L responsibility within an industrial setting
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 Strong knowledge &amp; experience in cutting tools or adjacent field required
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 High level of business acumen, business relations, and project management
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 Ability to promote teams in advancing processes in production, talent to build a climate that supports excellent performance
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 Knowledge in leading and implementing change projects that have an important impact on work and the organization
 
 
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 The location for this position is flexible in the U.S. Extensive travel, 50% is included in the job to stay connected to your teams, ensuring alignment, engagement, and execution at every level.
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Vice President of Operations

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Buyer – Raw Materials & MRO

Vice President of Operations