Supply Chain Specialist II/Buyer

Responsible for the direct buying and planning in procurement of materials, items, services, and supplies. Available to meet internal and external customers in an industrial setting,ensuring &consideringcosts, quality, and delivery to meet company objectives and strategies. Developing and executing planning and inventory management strategies to optimize inventory levels and maximize inventory turns while still maintaining service levels oforganizational requirements. Moreover, this individual will assist the development of global forecasts to drive component direct material buys through the ERP System. This position will take an active role in the escalation process for critical items.

• Perform general purchasing responsibilities required to support ongoing production requirements. Including pricing, invoicing and commercial issue resolution.
• Continually plan, evaluate, and adjust purchasing, as conditions warrant, by applying sound analytical principles to part planning parameters and bill of material (BOM)/manufacturing resources planning (MRP) generation processes. Responsible to ensure that required records are properly maintained and recommend improvements. The goal being to maintain inventory levels consistent with company metrics and objectives.
• Manage purchase order release process for direct material, outside vendor processing of OK International owned material, and vendor managed inventory programs.
• Monitor the ongoing performance of suppliers, ensure materials are properly planned for and procured at the right price, for the right place, in the right quality, at the right time, with the right delivery method and in the right lead time.
• Ensure production and customer service departments receive comprehensive, adequate, accurate and timely communications.
• Conduct request for quotation (RFQ) events to apply competitive tension in parts sourcing to ensure best total cost of ownership.
• Participates in the implementation and maintenance of total cost savings programs.
• Supplier Score Card & Vendor Performance Administrator:
  • Creation and dissemination of Supplier Score Cards
  • New Vendor Qualification
  • Supplier Development / Get Well - Transition Program Management
  • Supplier Rationalization
  • Leverage spend through utilization of Dover Corporate Alliance Suppliers
  • Monthly "Supplier Linkage" with top ten suppliers by spend
• Work directly with global sales leaders to collaborate on global forecast to be loaded into MRP system.
• Participate in and support the continuous improvement activities.
• Manage Supply Chain Projects.
• Maintain supplier contracts, information, and pricing data in the ERP system for assigned commodities/
• Analyze market and industry conditions and material costs to develop supply recommendations to meet ongoing strategic procurement objectives.
• Analyze products designated for obsolescence for inventory impact and recommend additional products and components for obsolescence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• At least 5 years ofprocurement experience in a manufacturing environment (purchasing agent, buyer, commodity buyer) with responsibility for sourcing, planning & supplier negotiations.

• Experience in sourcing parts both domestic and internationally.
• Effective negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent spreadsheet skills for analysis.
• Must have experience with ERP systems and working knowledge of MRP and consignment program management
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing a plus.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, results-oriented with good organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to establish work priorities and effectively manage a wide variety of projects.
• Must be familiar with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience procuring a diverse range of fabricated, machined, electronic and technical items preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply agreements, procurement policies and procedures.
• BS, BA or equivalent.
• Educational emphasis in Supply Chain preferred.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred.