Buyer

Torrey Holistics

Camp Hill (Cumberland County)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 80,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

4% match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Amsted Rail in Camp Hill, PA is hiring a Procurement Buyer to enter and maintain direct and indirect purchase orders in SAP, review requisitions, and provide supply chain inputs for S&OP planning.

You will negotiate quotes, identify cost-saving opportunities, and work with operations to minimize shortages while maintaining accurate purchasing data and supplier programs. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline is required.
2-5 years of buyer experience.
PC skills with emphasis on MS Office.
ERP systems proficiency, SAP preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain direct and indirect purchase orders in SAP.
Review indirect requisitions for compliance with spending limits and budgets.
Provide supply chain inputs and data for monthly S&OP meeting.
Communicate production component shortages and plan in daily production meeting.
Develop macro and micro material requirement plans to meet SOP forecasts.
Obtain quotes, evaluate bids and negotiate price and delivery for new and existing requirements.
Work closely with Operations resources to maximize raw material velocity while minimizing production disruptions due to shortages.
Develop and implement consistent methods of inputting and maintaining purchasing data; manage timely payment of invoices.
Develop supplier programs to meet annual direct and indirect cost saving and inventory reduction targets.

Skills

Buyer experience

LEAN manufacturing

CPM certification

Metals knowledge

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain direct and indirect purchase orders in the corporate business system (SAP).
Review indirect requisitions for compliance with spending limits and budgets.
Provide supply chain inputs and data for monthly S&OP meeting.
Communicate production component shortages and plan in daily production meeting.
Develop macro and micro material requirement plans to meet SOP forecasts.
Obtain quotes, evaluate bids and negotiate price and delivery for new and existing requirements.
Work closely with Operation resources (Scheduling, Supervision, Shipping and Quality) to maximize raw material velocity while minimizing production disruptions due to shortages.
Develop and implement consistent methods of inputting and maintaining purchasing data in the business system. Manage timely payment of invoices.
Develop supplier programs to meet annual direct and indirect cost saving and inventory reduction targets. Support Corporate Working Capital reduction efforts.
Identify and develop key strategic suppliers to improve supply chain performance.
Train affected employees on pertinent procedures and work instructions for procurement system.
Maintain accurate counts of raw and WIP inventory at outside sub-contractors.
Maintain accurate counts of vendor consignment inventory on our properties.
Establish direct material costs standard costs for all materials.
Find and initiate cost savings opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline.
2-5 years of buyer experience.
PC Skills, specific proficiency in MS Office.
Proficiency in ERP systems, with preference give to experience with SAP.
Willing to travel - up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
MRP buyer experience.
CPM certification.
Experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of metals market and alloys.

Physical requirements

Must have full range of body motion. Certain operations require standing, walking, bending, squatting, full arm extension, and overhead reaching. Manual lifting, not exceeding ten (10) pounds may be required. Able to visit various manufacturing environments and wear appropriate PPE for the environment. This includes but is not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toe shoes/boots.

General Statement

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and their associated difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor/manager to assign, direct, and control the work of any employee.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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