Job Title: BuyerJob Description
Expedite the flow of materials from suppliers and within departments according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Impact the quality of your own work and the work of others on the team. Execute standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete tasks/duties based on changing work situations.
Responsibilities
+ Conduct thorough assessments of current operations to identify areas for improvement and streamline workflows.
+ Work closely with department heads, managers, and subject matter experts to gather input and ensure that operational processes align with organizational goals and objectives.
+ Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
+ Identify instances where suppliers are not meeting on-time delivery targets and determine the root causes of these deviations.
+ Employ analytical tools and techniques to investigate the underlying reasons for supplier performance issues, such as quality problems, capacity constraints, or logistical challenges.
+ Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement effective corrective action plans to address identified issues and improve on-time delivery performance.
+ Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and measure the improvement in supplier on-time delivery performance.
+ Maintain open and effective communication with suppliers to address concerns, provide feedback, and drive performance improvement.
+ Continuously seek opportunities to improve supplier on-time delivery performance through process optimization, supplier development programs, or other initiatives.
+ Work closely with Purchasing Manager, Buyers, Sourcing, and stakeholders to identify projects that require developing and implementing a Purchasing strategy and have significant business implications.
+ Follow up on open actions from Gemba walks and provide root cause analysis and closure to actions from the floor.
Essential Skills
+ Purchasing
+ Bill of Material
+ SAP
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ B.S. in Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain
Work Environment
On-site 5 days a week with flexible start times. Can work 7-3, 8-4, etc. Once transitioned to direct, remote work is possible 2 days a week, with Thursdays being mandatory in-office days.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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