Plant Buyer
Job Details
Purpose of Role
We’re on the search for our newest Plant Buyer! As a Plant Buyer, you will be responsible for the purchasing and inventory management goals of predetermined product lines within an ERP environment. Demonstrates a solid understanding of key business areas affecting the supply chain and has an understanding of how their work impacts cross-functional groups.
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Requirements, Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Responsible for managing the purchase of direct and indirect materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the new Condair production site in Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Participate in local sourcing projects of the corporate strategic procurement team in the US
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Deal with materials purchasing issues with a high level of complexity
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Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all activities related to purchasing materials
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Monitor and report supplier performance, with respect to operational performance
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Work in a team environment with manufacturing, production planning, quality, strategic procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted and smooth flow of material
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Assist with report preparation, data collection and spreadsheet generation, analyse and proposals for business improvements
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Document and notify all concerned parties regarding shortages, delivery and related issues
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Timely process of Purchase requisitions, expedite/de-expedite of Purchase orders, monitor on-time deliveries
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Adhere to Condair’s Quality Assurance System
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Strong product knowledge
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Aware of and maintaining business revenue targets
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Inventory management: calculate Safety Stocks and Reorder points, Improve Inventory Turns, Days Inventory Held Targets by using ABC/ XYZ Techniques
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Identification and management of slow moving goods
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Set up Kanban system for selected categories of items
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Discovery and cost out supply related inefficiencies both internal and external
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Understanding of suppliers obligations for contract related goods
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Other duties as assigned by Management
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Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies:
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Education and Experience:
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3+ years purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with experience in sourcing. Bachelor’s degree in a technical or supply chain discipline or equivalent education combined with relevant job experience. Strong technical understanding and interest.
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Language Skills:
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Excellent verbal, writing and comprehension skills in English
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Reasoning Ability:
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Strong planning and organization skills are required. Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work, set targets and make decisions. Ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure.
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Computer Skills:
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Knowledge of MRP systems. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAP and Acumatica are a plus
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Social Competency:
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Creates clarity with open communication. Manages to establish and maintain workable relationships.
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Supports colleagues in achieving goals and promotes cross-functional collaboration
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Acts in a binding manner and keeps promises and agreements. Completes work reliably and is punctual.
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Understands how to achieve a “win-win” result in conflict situations
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Balances team and Individual responsibilities
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Has the knowledge and ability to adapt to cultural circumstances in a variety of situations and to act in an effective and appropriate manner
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Self-management:
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Takes initiative and is passionate about the task at hand
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Performs assigned tasks independently and conscientiously. Takes responsibility for his/her own actions.
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Shows openness to new things and finds change an exciting challenge. Shows a high degree of flexibility and adapts quickly to new circumstances
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Maintains a high level of performance even in demanding situations. Possesses a high level of psychological resilience.
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Reflects on own behavior with the help of feedback, recognizes and accepts his/her strengths and weaknesses and continuously develops
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Must be a self-starter, self -managed with assertiveness and excellent analytical/problem solving skills
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Professionalism:
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Able to handle complex problems, make decisions and work independently under pressure of a high workload with significant time restrictions
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Possesses up-to-date Supply Chain knowledge, continues to further education himself/ herself and brings relevant skills to complete tasks in an impeccable and focused manner
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Knows project management standards and consistently implements them in his/her own area of responsibility
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Possesses the ability to identify and analyze challenges and opportunities and develop a goal-oriented approach. Takes both internal and external factors into account.
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Is well-versed in the digital work environment
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Knows the rules of work safety and behaves accordingly
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Leadership:
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Agrees on ambitious, realistic and clear goals. Works continuously towards the achievement of defined goals.
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Makes decisions consistently and implements them in an exemplary manner
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Benefits:
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Medical benefits
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Dental benefits
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Vision benefits
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Long-term disability insurance
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Short-term disability insurance
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Life insurance/AD&D
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401K
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Paid vacation
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Paid sick leave
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Personal Characteristics
Teamwork
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Balances team and individual responsibilities
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Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views
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Gives and welcomes feedback
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Offers to help others to achieve common goals
Drive
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Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success
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Aims to do the right thing without being told
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Ethics
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Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics
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Professionalism
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Approaches others in a tactful manner
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Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments
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Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position
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Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed
Safety
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Observes safety and security procedures
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Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed
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Dependability
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Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner
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Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events
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No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors
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We are an equal opportunity employer.