Buyer

• Procure products within assigned planner codes in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Maintain, build, and develop supplier relations
• Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers
• Review daily MRP exception messages, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action
• Resolve material price variances
• Identify alternate solutions for obsolete components and work with engineering for approval
• Ensure timely delivery of products to support production needs
• Maintain purchasing data in computer system so that it is always current
• Develop new/better/alternate sources of supply to reduce the supplier base
• Use knowledge of technical requirements and market conditions to negotiate best price
• Administer purchase agreements dealing with confidential and proprietary information
• Negotiate best value with suppliers; perform materials quotation for prices and delivery
• Perform Quarterly Business Review (QBRs) with key suppliers as required
• Participate in production meetings to review supplier requirements
• Evaluate and provide performance data to existing suppliers, including quality and on-time delivery
• Provide training and guidance to new and lower-level buyers on all aspects of purchasing

Senior Strategic Buyer procuring products for electronics manufacturing

Senior Strategic Buyer

Senior Strategic Buyer responsible for procuring products in electronics manufacturing. Focusing on supplier relations and timely delivery to support production needs.

• Purchase materials for manufacturing as well as supplies and services for the facility.
• Build and maintain strong internal & external supplier relationships to achieve continuous improvements in delivery, quality, and cost.
• Participate in supply chain decision making.
• Prepare purchase orders and solicit bid proposals.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on various criteria.
• Identify new sources of materials and ensure qualification.
• Negotiate prices and contracts within budgetary limitations.
• Support SAP data maintenance and procurement tools.
• Work with internal customers and suppliers to resolve claims related to invoices and quality of delivered goods.

Operational Buyer purchasing materials and services for manufacturing at Heraeus.

Operational Buyer

Operational Buyer for Heraeus responsible for purchasing manufacturing materials and maintaining supplier relationships. Involves negotiating contracts and supporting the supply chain processes.

• Develop a compelling assortment, based on store and direct strategies that meet/exceed sales volume and profits
• Expand product line to enhance appeal to target market.
• Analyze velocity reports and respond to current trends as appropriate
• Ensure key fashion trends are well represented in the assortment.
• Test emerging trends for selling viability
• Facilitate finalizations to plan and merchandise product assortments for all channels
• Shop domestic and international market to fill voids, check on current trends and identify “chase opportunities”
• Ability to distort classifications to ensure positioning within the market
• Responsible for managing inventory levels and flow
• Develop new resources
• Develop new design collaborations and manage artist relationships
• Negotiate price to insure mark-up goals are achieved
• Maintain clear vision of store and direct customer and her needs. Also develop the buying team in this area
• Work with Merchandising team to develop strong story lines for the web-sight, emails and store presentations
• Weekly: Analyze velocity, attributes, and TY/LY. Manage OTB, markdowns, and inventory flow.
• Monthly: Analyze returns and markdowns for all channels and develop strategies to achieve profitability. Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop new and evolving strategies for go forward.
• Post Season: Conduct in-season and post-season analyses to better evaluate and control the business.
• Clearly communicate current trends, opportunities, successes, and failures at best/worst meetings.
• Maintain merchandising calendar relevant to Home
• Manage Buying team on daily sample management and collection of product information for style-outs, meetings, and photo shoots
• Train, manage, and delegate daily activities to Buying team
• Drive and understand the private label process for product development. Contribute to continuous improvement in efficiencies, execution, brand/product positioning, timing, and quality.
• Shop competition and inspirational stores
• Read all pertinent trade, trend, consumer publications. Stay connected to current industry trends, fashion shows, design fairs, art exhibitions, and other influential cultural events.
• Challenge the buying team to interpret seasonal trends for all channels.

Buyer responsible for creating product assortment for Urban Outfitters

Buyer – Men's Knits

Buyer responsible for creating product assortment at Urban Outfitters. Developing strategies for merchandise and analyzing market trends to drive sales and profitability.

• Manage and direct manufacturing activities to ensure a high level of product availability and customer service
• Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies
• Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility
• Know and understand your OSHA rights
• Conduct safety training topics as required or needed
• Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions
• Promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes
• Manage both MRP and Kanban requirements and distribute and maintain manufacturing orders
• Handle inquiries or expedited delivery for assigned products
• Respond to requests in a timely manner and follow through on commitments
• Manage component inventory levels and finished goods inventory through performance monitoring and implement lead-time reduction opportunities
• Regularly review planning data and kanban levels
• Maintain all system Planning Data for assigned items
• Help ensure inventory accuracy
• Conduct kanban and inventory audits
• Assist Production Personnel in identifying and correcting problems found
• Work closely with supervisors and management to determine production priorities, overtime requirements, and capacity or component issues
• Help develop and maintain appropriate measurements of above
• Continually work to improve performance and material flow by identifying root causes of problems and solving using process improvement techniques
• Participate in and lead Process Improvement activities
• Develop and implement solutions working with manufacturing supervisors, Buyers, Engineering, Management, Customer Care, and hourly personnel as appropriate
• Assist with process and procedure documentation, and training of salaried and hourly personnel
• Complete or help coordinate other related, supporting projects as assigned

Buyer/Planner managing manufacturing activities for global leader in pipe joining solutions

Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner managing manufacturing activities in Easton, PA for global leader in pipe joining solutions and mechanical pipe joining innovations.

• Identifies, plans, tracks, and purchases parts and equipment for automation products produced at Engel North America
• Works to support Automation (EAN) and CSD/Machine (EUS)
• Works with internal customers and internal/external vendors to coordinate the timing of deliveries with known project schedules
• Works together with the Engel US purchasing department, as well as other global teams
• Negotiate price, terms, delivery time and maintain information in the MRP system (SAP)
• Pivot to alternate suppliers when required
• Issue Purchase Orders (POS) for goods and services according to company policies and procedures
• Review product specifications to choose best vendor
• Contact vendor and/or engineering to correct errors if receive feedback from the EUS stock room that parts are inaccurate
• Procure item per project requirements/demand in SAP
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving department for project requirements
• Track deliveries and proactively communicate any delivery delays to the project team split between EAN and EUS (up to 25%)
• Updates MRP system on a regular basis pricing/lead time, etc
• Create non-inventory purchases for ENGEL departments and facilities
• Work regularly with the logistic coordinator and production team to order bulk replenishment
• Performs administrative duties
• Works with accounting to ensure P.O.s and invoices match
• Attaches the necessary documents to P.O.s electronically
• Assists accounting team with setting up new vendors
• Support the Quality team on non-conformance incidents
• Support the Automation team on project cost analysis
• Run confirmations and overdue reports to monitor deliveries, motivate vendors if needed
• Attend weekly production meeting, and project related meetings
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor.

Junior Buyer for automation products at ENGEL Machinery in North America

Junior Buyer – Automation

Junior Buyer for automation products at ENGEL Machinery supporting procurement and vendor relations. Requires 3 years experience and proficiency in SAP.

• Lead full life cycle purchasing activities including preparation of solicitation packages to vendors for Prime Proposal and existing Program related activities
• Evaluation of vendor proposals
• Completion of price analysis
• Issue resolution
• Negotiation and finalization of PO documents and modifications
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications and deliverables during the contract life and CPSR Requirements

Buyer/Sr. Buyer handling procurement cycle for Government Contracting.

Senior Buyer

Buyer/Sr. Buyer leading full procurement cycle for government contracting consulting firm. Responsible for vendor negotiations, compliance, and ensuring deliverables during contract life.

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