Buyer
Core
Contribute to division profit by optimizing purchasing systems, managing raw material inventory, and reducing costs through effective supplier communication and order management.
Role type
Buyer (Purchasing)
Builds
Purchase orders, raw material inventory levels, cost savings initiatives
Domain
Manufacturing / Automotive (Mobility Group)
Required skills
SAP proficiency, negotiation, invoice management, inventory control, supplier performance tracking, cost reduction analysis, corrective action planning
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, 2+ years in similar position, MS Office Excel/Word
Technologies
SAP, MS Office Excel, MS Office Word
Responsibilities
Identify cost out opportunities, review and correct invoices on hold, maintain purchasing info records and item masters in SAP, place purchase orders based on standard schedules, communicate with internal customers regarding material arrival, maintain raw material inventory levels, burn down past due POs, follow up on standard work daily, communicate with suppliers regarding material usage and forecast, dispose of rejected material and create corrective action plans, reduce PPV, support EHS policies