Buyer

Job Summary: The Buyer is a critical part of GPI supply chain and works to develop strong partnerships with our vendor base. Under the direction of the Senior Buyer, the Buyer is assigned an area of accountability to work directly with suppliers scheduling material deliveries to meet the production needs of GPI using a Lean/6S pull system. Buyers are responsible to take action as necessary, following principles and direction by the Supply Chain Manager to ensure a steady appropriate flow of quality material to support production needs. They will perform various supplier evaluations and utilize various reports to maintain the health of the GPI supply chain.

Job Details:

• This position under the guidance of the Senior Buyer will perform supplier evaluations as requested or needed in accordance with company policy and the Quality Management System procedure.
• This position will issue purchase orders (PO) as needed to support the needs of the company within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Through internal reporting, the Buyer will also monitor various exception reports and take move-in and move-out actions as required. This includes but is not limited to past due PO’s and purchasing shortages.
• Buyers will also monitor inbound freight progress for commodities/suppliers you are responsible for and report delays or concerns.
• As assigned, this position may source vendors as needed and execute supplier agreements.
• As assigned by the Senior Buyer, this position may travel to visit various suppliers or coordinate on site visits by suppliers as required.
• Work through the material rejection reports (MRR) to evaluate the reason for rejection, identify the supplier involved and work with both supplier and internal departments to seek appropriate resolution.
• Ability to create and maintain healthy partnerships with suppliers.
• This position will seek to understand and apply Lean/6S into all aspects of Supply Chain Management.
• As assigned, this position may represent the Supply Chain in various meetings both internally and externally. As assigned, the Buyer may be asked to be a representative for the Quality Management System.
• This position will work with the engineering change notice (ECN) process to assure a smooth transition in the supply chain when the ECN requires a change to a sourced component or material.
• It is the responsibility of all GPI employees to:
  • Comply with all Safety requirements of the position and the facility.
  • Follow the policies outlined in the Employee handbook and the posted Work Rules for GPI and behave in an ethical manner.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities of the employee. The employee may be assigned other responsibilities as required of the position.

Job Qualifications:

Required

• Prior experience as a production buyer in a manufacturing environment working with MRP systems.
• Must be highly driven and self-motivated, with the ability to self-manage daily tasks and make good decisions in support of GPI and Supply Chain goals and direction.
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate technical information.
• Ability to initiate &/or participate in meetings on your own with representatives and senior management of other companies representing GPI and Supply Chain in a professional manor.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) with leaders, suppliers and teammates.
• Able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a sense of urgency for each.
• Must be detail orientated and able to follow through with follow-up tasks.
• Microsoft office, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Office Suite including advance Excel.
• Clear understanding of team dynamics.
• 18 years of age with a High School Diploma and/or GED.

Preferred

• Prior experience with Lean / 6S in a manufacturing supply chain.
• Prior progressive success in supplier management.
• Lean and Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification is highly preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Job Requirements:

Physical: Ability lift up to 20lbs

Working Conditions: primary - 1st shift in a temperature-controlled office environment at desk, walking shop floor as needed – infrequent time in warehouse where temperature is not controlled.