Strategic Buyer: MRP, VMI & ERP Focus

Hayward Holdings, Inc.; Clemmons (NC); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hayward Holdings Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Purchases/Procurement professional to lead material sourcing for production. You will manage supplier relationships, monitor inventories, and coordinate VMI programs to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing MRP outputs, issuing purchase orders, expediting orders, maintaining supplier data, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Solid understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and supplier relationship management principles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production-driven environments preferred.
• Experience managing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics 365 experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Mansioni

• Review MRP recommendations and determine PO requirements by analyzing inventory levels, production schedules, demand forecasts, and supplier lead times.
• Place purchase orders and manage assigned commodities to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor open POs and expediting deliveries as necessary to support production requirements.
• Manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs and coordinate with suppliers to maintain inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Receiving, Quality, Engineering and other departments to ensure material availability and support operations.
• Communicate supplier constraints, shortages, and delivery risks to internal stakeholders and develop mitigation plans.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, quantity, pricing, invoicing and delivery performance.
• Participate in new product introductions and engineering changes to support material sourcing.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within business systems.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives and continuous improvement in Supply Chain.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Purchasing principles

Inventory management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field

Strumenti

Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365

VMI software

Descrizione del lavoro

Hayward Holdings Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Purchases/Procurement professional to lead material sourcing for production. You will manage supplier relationships, monitor inventories, and coordinate VMI programs to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing MRP outputs, issuing purchase orders, expediting orders, maintaining supplier data, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement.