Buyer Supply Chain - Smiths Detection - Edgewood

Smiths Group plc; United States; On-site; USD 59,920 - 134,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K savings plan

Parental leave

Job summary

A global leader in security solutions is seeking a Buyer in Edgewood, Maryland. The role requires managing purchase orders, supplier performance, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and strong analytical skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary ranging from $59,920 to $134,760 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a diverse supply base.
• Familiarity with multi-level Bill of Materials.
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders per production schedules.
• Develop alternatives to supplier delivery issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Working in a manufacturing environment

Commercial acumen

Strong MS Excel skills

Knowledge of supply chain methodologies

Analytical and critical thinking

Education

5+ years of experience

Tools

SAP R3 ERP

Job description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

The Buyer will review/create purchase requisitions and create/maintain purchase orders in line with MRP messages to meet the factory plans created by the Production Planning Team while minimizing inventory and production shortages. The Buyer will interface between the procurement, inventory/warehousing, production, planning, category managers, customer service and technology personnel, and will be the primary contact with vendors ensuring supplier performance is measured and corrective actions completed.

Essential functions

Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Create purchase orders in line with the Production Schedule to meet production and customer requirements
• Participate in shop floor reviews to ensure that material availability is clearly communicated
• Identify supplier delivery issues, develop alternatives/contingencies and communicate them to key stakeholders
• Implement materials management strategies and drive raw material inventory reduction to achieve inventory turn goals
• Routine measure Procurement Process Performance/KPI’s: Supplier Performance, Supplier OTD, PO’s overdue, Invoice overdue, etc.
• Use best practice techniques to determine effective lot sizing for raw materials
• Use best practice techniques to determine effective safety stock and re-order point levels and update accordingly
• Use best practice techniques to determine and effective communicate and maintain lead-times in the planning system
• To develop and communicate material recovery plans when shop floor output falls behind the plan
• Addresses issues associated with purchase price and quantity variances to ensure timely payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
• To support the Material Review process (MRB) and execute transactions in a timely manner
• Provide support and best-practices to develop global and local purchasing processes
• Provides supply chain reporting and analytical support as needed
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to develop and support the purchasing activities of the Supply Chain Management team
• Complying with all relevant legal requirements & Smiths policies and procedures, including business ethics, data protection and health & safety
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Required/Preferred: Preferred

Years of Experience: 5+ years

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Worked as a buyer in a manufacturing environment, familiar with multi-level BoMs and experienced in high volume/low mix and low volume/high mix product ranges.
• Commercially astute and able to manage a diverse supply base
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel presentation skills
• Understanding of Six Sigma Lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, VMI or other supply chain methodology are desirable
• Knowledge of SAP R3 ERP system or similar system preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking/problem solving skills

What We Offer

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Compensation and Benefits: The compensation for this position ranges from $59,920 - $134,760/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.