Buyer (Motorcycle Parts)

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Blanchester (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. seeks a procurement professional to manage daily procurement operations for the Motorcycle Suspension division, including creating POs, tracking orders, and coordinating shipments.

The role requires strong ERP/MRP experience and proficient MS Office skills. You will interact with suppliers and internal teams, ensure timely delivery, and participate in cycle counts and 5S-3T activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or two+ years related experience.
• Must have system MRP/ERP procurement experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills and effective written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Directly compile information and prepare purchase orders for procurement of material.
• Determine monthly purchase order requirements.
• Monitor and communicate supplier performance.
• Handle verbal and email communications with Supply Base to resolve issues.
• File maintenance in AS400, C-Core, and INFOR.
• Coordinate procurement activities from PO to delivery and invoice processing.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

ERP/MRP experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

AS400

C-Core

INFOR

Job description

Company Name: ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. Job Family: Supply Chain

Job Description: Job Summary: Performs the daily operations of procuring, tracking, and expediting of all components and pass through parts for the Motorcycle Suspension division.

Job Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Astemo safety policies and practices and report any potential unsafe condition or concern to the Safety Manager and/or to your direct supervisor
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from employees at all levels of Astemo and external suppliers.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule format.
• Solve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Support business plan themes.
• Assist with cycle counts as needed.
• Support departmental 5S-3T activity.
• Directly compile information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material.
• Determine monthly purchase order requirement.
• Monitor and communicate supplier performance.
• Handle verbal and email communications with Supply Base to resolve issues.
• File maintenance in AS400, C-Core, and INFOR.
• Work with logistics department for tracking incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Coordinate all activities related to procurement of product beginning with the purchase order through delivery and invoice Process purchase orders in the system and issue to vendors.
• Provide3-way matching of purchase orders and packing list to accounting.
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Travel to supplier locations as needed (both domestic and international).

Qualifications:

To perform this job success fully, an associate must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university: or two plus years of related experience’ or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have system MRP/ERP procurement experience.

Background/Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Effective written and oral communication skills.

Special Training/Certifications:

Astemo (USOM) electronic inventory management system.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

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