Buyer II

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, is responsible for the procurement and planning of materials, supplies and services that support the business.  This includes accountability for exercising control on defined inventory levels for purchased parts.

• Leverage your strong demand planning skills and experience along with problem-solving skills to eye for improvements to impact production. 


• Enjoy wide visibility and earn credibility as you work with Procurement/Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Customer Service and other teams.


• Put your fingerprints on the role as you demonstrate your talent and influence its scope.


• Find ample opportunities for growth and advancement.


• Support industry-leading brands at a respected global industry leader.


• Additionally, at SPX Flow, we offer a welcoming atmosphere and opportunities to learn and expand your skills, along with a competitive salary, bonus opportunity and excellent benefits. We value and appreciate our employees and applaud their contributions. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer the negotiations and buying of production materials, consumable supplies, landed material costs and expense items both international and domestic.


• Determines all purchased parts ordering activity based on plan forecasts, inventory objectives, customer demands and economic ordering patterns, using a fully integrated MRP II manufacturing system.  Implement demand flow process as appropriate.


• As appropriate, assist in expediting material shortages to determine reason and takes corrective actions with the vendor.  Participates in the disposal of surplus and obsolete inventory.


• Coordinates with the appropriate QA personnel regarding processing of non-conforming materials to ensure timely vendor involvement and accountability when making disposition.


• Verifies vendor invoices for accuracy, price extensions and quantities received.


• Coordinating with Planning, Purchasing, and production supervisors


• Managing inventory levels by:




• Developing optimal inventory levels for safety stock


• Managing service levels for our top customers


• Supporting daily improvements


• Managing bottlenecks


• Identifying process improvements




• KPI Management




• Managing and improving customer delivery performance


• Managing inventory levels




• Collaborating with Supply Chain to identify and evaluate key suppliers on quality, timeliness, procedures


• Update Commercial team on any changes to lead times


• Maintaining accurate data in SAP


• Participating in Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) cycle


• Support disposition of excess inventory

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Requires 0 - 3 years buying experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment, preferably with participation in NAPM and / or APICS.


• Working knowledge of an integrated manufacturing system with computer applications.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills to enhance required negotiation requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, up to 3yrs related buying experience in a manufacturing setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.

SPX FLOW VALUES

SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems.  All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

DISCLAIMER

SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.