Buyer / Planner

At Electrolux Professional Group we hire to meet needs beyond tomorrow

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Process requisitions for supplies, researches products, clarify specifications, document competitive bidding, prepare purchase orders
• Follow up back orders/past due orders, expedite delivery of orders, and make special arrangements for delivery; communicate to the department and manufacturing line the expected delivery date
• Place orders utilizing computer, fax, telephone, etc.
• Research and select vendors in given circumstances, evaluate vendor performance, utilize different vendor sources to fill as directed
• Maintain an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information
• Search out alternate vendors or suppliers before periods of shortages or stockouts.
• Maintain knowledge of current market conditions
• Reconcile discrepancies between receipts, invoice terms, invoice prices and the purchase orders
• Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels for assigned product lines using MRP
• Participate in value analysis programs, making cost reduction recommendations
• Reduce controllable inventory
• Cycle count audits and adjust in system
• Complete root cause analysis and update corrective action in shortage report
• Provide updates on part shortages within one working day
• Verify purchasing lead times are accurate within system
• Confirm vendor POS and add commit dates
• Negative inventory review and clean up
• Non-conforming material RMA’s
• Resolve problems with AP invoices
• Run late PO report and update System
• Meet with MRB team
• Attend daily production meeting
• Write work instructions
• Learn , participate and work as the 5S auditor for materials team
• Misc inventory adjustments
Scrap tickets

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES :

• Coordinate and evaluate engineering changes regarding new products and modification to existing products to guarantee that all outside purchased items meet necessary specifications
• Undertake specifically assigned projects relating to procurements, provides summaries, reports, and recommendations as required.
• Supplier Quality – Must work with manufacturing, quality and strategic sourcing to establish necessary action plans with vendors for improved quality
• Inventory Turns – Must have a thorough understanding of Inventory Turns/Calculations and work directly with the Materials Manager to develop and execute plans to achieve goals
• On-Time Performance – Must work with production supervisors to proactively address vendor stock outs to prevent late customer delivery.
• Senior buyer must train and direct other staff (purchasing assistant, buyers, etc.)
• Complete month end reporting including but not limited to: variance analysis and month over month inventory changes
• Work closely with materials management on special projects including but not limited to: inventory reduction, product improvement teams, acquisitions
• Perform other duties as assigned and willing to cross train

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic computer knowledge and legal aspects of purchasing
• Ability to communicate effectively with sales representatives and other personnel by phone, in person, or through written communication
• Assimilate information to make decisive decisions
Ability to work under pressure in a detailed, organized manner

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Able to work in a team environment
• Pleasant and cooperative attitude toward co-workers
• Professional image
• Good initiative and self-starter
• Able to work with minimal supervision
Ethical

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An associate’s degree in a related field is required.
• Three years purchasing experience in an MRP environment or the equivalent in education and experience combined.
  

Electrolux Professional Group - meeting needs beyond tomorrow

Electrolux Professional Group is the sustainability leader in our industry and one of the leading global providers of food service, beverage, and laundry equipment for professional users. Our innovative products and worldwide service network make our customers’ work-life easier, more profitable – and truly sustainable every day. Our solutions and products are sold in over 110 countries. In 2024, the Electrolux Professional Group had global sales of SEK 12.5bn and approximately 4,300 employees. Electrolux Professional’s B-shares are listed at Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit https://www.electroluxprofessionalgroup.com