Hybrid Senior Buyer, Global Supply Chain

SPX Technologies; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPX Technologies in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Buyer to manage a portion of procurement with an annual spend of about 55 million for the Americas. You will order goods from qualified suppliers, monitor inventory, and use SAP and PFEP to determine replenishment needs while applying Lean principles.

You will work with the Quality team on RMAs, support lean projects, and collaborate across the organization to maintain performance, safety, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing organizations.
• Experience with PCB design/procurement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze usage, supplier lead times and material availability to ensure zero downtime on production floor.
• Share usage and stock levels with key supply chain partners on a weekly basis to promote Just-in-Time inventory management.
• Support inventory turns target by ordering according to Lean principles of small, frequent delivery batches from suppliers.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Support special supply chain projects and initiatives.
• Analyze and manage supply chain data by leveraging SAP and the PFEP.
• Support and proactively manage material obsolescence processes.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with a high level of professionalism.
• Communicate all potential supply chain and supplier issues to leadership with urgency and propose solutions.
• Maintain safe and organized work area and support all safety policies.

Skills

Experience with SAP ERP system

CPM/CPIM certification

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP PFEP

Job description

SPX Technologies in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Buyer to manage a portion of procurement with an annual spend of about 55 million for the Americas. You will order goods from qualified suppliers, monitor inventory, and use SAP and PFEP to determine replenishment needs while applying Lean principles.

You will work with the Quality team on RMAs, support lean projects, and collaborate across the organization to maintain performance, safety, and on-time delivery.