Buyer

Company: Global Technical Talent
Location: Wichita
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description BuyerSummary: This role is responsible for supplier scheduling and monitoring delivery for purchased parts, interaction with suppliers in his/her area of responsibility, monitoring that appropriate inventory levels are maintained, and tracking supplier performance. How you will do it: The Buyer establishes and maintains replenishment signals to assure a smooth flow of materials. Coordinates with Suppliers to assure that materials are on-site in a timely manner to facilitate accurate and adequate parts availability to meet customer demands. The Buyer will manage consignment programs for materials and blanket purchasing agreements for commodity items. Monitor, track, and report on supplier compliance to delivery due dates, identify risks to late delivery and handle escalations with suppliers according to JCI procedure. Maintains effective working relationships and communication with all departments. Collaborates with Product Management, Engineering, and Production Planning in new product introductions and planned product discontinuations in order to minimize obsolescence and maximize customer delivery expectations. Collaborates with Procurement PBU Buyers to ensure Pricing is maintained accurately in SAP. The Buyer collaborates with AP to ensure the resolution of invoice discrepancies. What we look forRequired Qualifications: An Associates Degree and relevant experience and or at least 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role may be considered in lieu of a degree. Knowledge of manufacturing processes a plus Knowledge of SAP is a plus Preferred Qualifications: Two (1) to four (2) years of materials or accounting experience in purchasing or logistics. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), as well as Internet software and E-mail, is required. Strong organizational skills Ability to multitask and perform in a high paced environment Willing to pursue APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification. About The Company: Our client specializes in enhancing the intelligence of buildings because buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where our client comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, they make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. Our client has been making buildings smarter since 1885, and their capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, they offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services. They put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

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