Purchasing - Salary - Buyer

Standard Motor Products, Inc.; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Standard Motor Products, Inc. in Lewisville, Texas is seeking a Buyer to manage and negotiate inventory replenishment for aftermarket parts, coordinating with international suppliers and domestic partners.

The role requires strong MS Excel skills, MRP experience (JD Edwards preferred), and a bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in a high-volume setting; CPIM is a plus. We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of related experience, in a high-volume international setting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (including VLOOKUP, PivotTables) required.
• CPIM certification preferred; JD Edwards ERP/MRP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze commodity requirements, specifications, lead times, and supplier options.
• Issue and monitor purchase orders to meet business needs.
• Maintain effective MRP inventory replenishment and order control.
• Coordinate with Product Development, Engineering, Receiving Inspection, and AP.
• Negotiate with suppliers and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Maintain inventory levels and turnover targets.
• Handle discrepancies and arrange replacements as needed.

Skills

MS Excel

Inventory management

MRP

Negotiation

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPIM certification

Tools

JD Edwards ERP/MRP

Job description

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Description of Duties:

The Temperature Control Division of Standard Motor Products has a Buyer position open at our Lewisville, Texas location.
As a prominent member of the Purchasing Department, you will manage and negotiate inventory replenishment for selected aftermarket commodities, both internationally and domestically, ensuring timely delivery and optimal stock levels. Most supply partners are international.

• Analyze the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, lead-times, and date commodity as needed.
• Issue new and monitor existing purchase orders for delivery to meet business needs.
• Extensive MRP, inventory replenishment experience needed.
• MRP ordering, order expedite, defer, cancel experience needed.
• Maintain prompt control of orders, revisions, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records and order arrival.
• Effectively communicate with internal staff and domestic and international suppliers.
• Effectively communicate and work closely with our Product Development, Engineering, Receiving Inspection, and Accounts Payable departments from multiple SMP locations.
• Effectively coordinate with our Product Development and Engineering departments to select suppliers based on quality, cost, lead-time and service.
• Participate in negotiations with suppliers.
• Research and implement opportunities to reduce cost of products and/or services.
• Responsible for maintaining acceptable inventory levels and inventory turn goals.
• Coordinate and make necessary arrangements for processing discrepancy items/materials for proper disposition. Issue replacement purchase orders as required on returned items and materials.

SUPERVISIORY REQUIREMENTS:

None

REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE:

To qualify, a bachelor’s degree or two or more year’s related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a high-volume international setting. CPIM certification preferred. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication and critical thinking skills are also essential. Candidate must be proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, CONCATINATE, TRIM, IF Statements, Calculations, PIVOT Tables,etc.). MS Excel knowledge is necessary for various responsibilities. Knowledge of JD Edwards ERP/MRP system systems preferred. Candidates will be required to take an MS Excel skills assessment.

We offer acompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.