Buyer - Purchasing

Identify new and/or alternative sources of supply to meet ongoing improvement efforts of products and designs. Visit supplier's locations to evaluate, develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective suppliers that will bring added value to the process. Accountable for Cost Out for the plant for the category the person owns it. Coordinate with regional MRO purchasing group in order to participate in all national and regional purchasing contracts. Liaison for escalations of material issues for material purchases for panelboards and switchboards. Provide purchasing support to 16 satellites. Support efforts to service the OEM market. Work on projects and special assignments as required. Support efforts to effectively manage inventory to meet production schedules. Manage Purchase Price variance to achieve positive results. Participate in cross functional teams such as Pro Launch, VSM, and VAVE. Support Supplier Quality and Supplier Quality Audit efforts. Obtain cost reduction and cost savings in accordance with business requirements. Support negotiations for long term, short term and spot term contracts on plant level and division wide basis to obtain the most favorable price, quality, delivery, terms and conditions. Prepare RFQ's and analyze bid packages. Participate in strategy meetings and maintain corporate contracts on local level. Adhere to all safety rules and procedures, including 5S requirements. Additionally, responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to appropriate management or MESH representative. Correct unsafe hazards and conditions. Timely closure of correction actions including inspections and investigations. Meet department MESH goal and attain at least 85% on department monthly MESH audit checklist. Evaluate the capabilities and integrity of new suppliers. Collaborate with the quality team to identify and communicate cause of problems and communicate resolution to all levels of manufacturing. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering from an accredited institution + 1 year of supply chain/buyer experience OR a High School Diploma/GED + a minimum of 3 years of supply chain/buyer experience. No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter, SC facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Certification in Production and Inventory Management. At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.