Buyer

Fortive; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Fortive, Fluke division, is seeking a proactive Buyer to procure materials, coordinate with Sales, Engineering and Materials Team, and balance supply and demand to meet production schedules.

You'll analyze data, maintain ERP parameters, onboard vendors, drive lean inventory, and ensure compliance with USMCA, COO, Reach, RoHS & Prop65. Strong Excel skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing supply chain or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, and inventory control within lean Manufacturing.
• Self-starter who seeks out ways to improve processes and seeks out solutions before being asked.
• The ability to manage time and balance multiple projects at once in an organized way.
• Must be proficient in Excel and data analysis software tools, specifically advanced formulas and logic.
• Strong collaboration abilities with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service and Management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Procure materials for custom sales orders and forecast orders.
• Request quotations on materials and coordinate with Sales, Engineering & Materials Team to provide lead times for customer quotes.
• Review incoming materials against the manufacturing schedules to ensure the demand plan is met.
• Coordinate with Planning and Sales on updates to vendor commitments and impact to schedule.
• Develop action plans and counter measures.
• Resolve vendor line stopping issues and meet quality and delivery standards.
• Analyze Supply and Demand at the Item, Customer Order and Master Schedule levels.
• Determines out of balance conditions, identifies alternatives, and recommends actions.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Inventory, Operations and Planning team to ensure vendors are aligned with SIOP commitments.
• Liaison with Quality and Engineering to hold vendors accountable to standards using SCARS and vendor scorecards.
• Drive lean inventory strategies to reduce inventory and meet customer commitments.
• Create paperwork for USMCA, COO, Reach, RoHs & Prop65
• Collaborate with New Product Introduction team to ensure successful launch of new products from design to production.
• Back-up for other Buyer and Planner as required
• Establish and maintain standard work including training materials

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing supply chain or equivalent/related fields

Tools

Excel

Job description

Janos Technology (Fluke) is a world class manufacturing company and is seeking a multifaceted individual with strong skills, proven track record, and willingness to grow and advance within a top-notch organization. We offer excellent compensation, benefits, and a bright future. We have a superb reputation and potential for rapid growth.

The Buyer is responsible for procuring materials to meet customer demand and manufacturing schedules. Coordinates products through the complete production cycle including outside services. Develops supply plans for raw material and assembly components to optimize manufacturing and assembly processes based on demand forecasts, manufacturing capacity and availability of materials. Evaluates and analyzes data regarding processes and systems. Maintains planning parameters in the ERP system. Resolves problems with inventory, production schedules, or materials shortages and recommends countermeasures to avoid future problems. Establishes a balance between vendors and internal and external customers based on supply and demand for materials and finished goods. Onboards new vendors and supports supplier development with feedback on performance and supplier self-assessments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Procure materials for custom sales orders and forecast orders
• Request quotations on materials and coordinate with Sales, Engineering & Materials Team to provide lead times for customer quotes.
• Review incoming materials against the manufacturing schedules to ensure the demand plan is met. Coordinate with Planning and Sales on updates to vendor commitments and impact to schedule. Develop action plans and counter measures.
• Resolve vendor line stopping issues. Ensure the supply of products meets quality and delivery standards
• Analyze Supply and Demand at the Item, Customer Order and Master Schedule levels. Determines out of balance conditions, identifies alternatives, and recommends actions.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Inventory, Operations and Planning team to ensure that vendors are aligned with SIOP commitments.
• Liaison with Quality and Engineering to hold vendors accountable to standards using Supplier Correction Action Requests (SCARS) and generate Vendor Scorecards.
• Drive lean culture by implementing inventory strategies to reduce inventory and meet our customer commitments.
• Create paperwork for USMCA, COO, Reach, RoHs & Prop65
• Collaborate with New Product Introduction team (NPI) to ensure the successful launch of new products from engineering design to production in the factory.
• Back-up for other Buyer and Planner as required
• Establish and maintain standard work including training materials for area of responsibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing supply chain or equivalent/related fields
• 3- 5 years of experience in role progressively increasing responsibilities in purchasing, planning, and inventory control within a lean Manufacturing environment
• Self-starter who seeks out ways to improve processes and seeks out solutions before being asked.
• The ability to manage time and balance multiple projects at once in an organized way.
• Must be proficient in Excel and data analysis software tools, specifically advanced formulas and logic.
• Strong collaboration abilities with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service and Management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply chain certifications - APICS & ASCM
• Optics Experience

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 61,500.00 - 102,700.00