“Support operations and on-time delivery of innovative products that truly improve people's quality of life."
United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.
At United Safety we’re solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.
Job Title: Buyer
Summary: As a member our of Buying team the person in this position will be responsible for procuring goods and services from a class or family of suppliers in direct support of manufacturing operations, and strategic metrics. This position will be the primary contact with suppliers in the areas of supplier performance, engineering change implementation, flow of material, inventory control, and disposition of non-conforming goods on a given commodity team. The Buyer will use the ERP/MRP system to purchase materials from suppliers to meet manufacturing, and customer schedule requirements.
Responsibilities: As the Buyer you will:
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Prepare and process requisitions, quotes and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
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Ensure purchase order is correct regarding pricing and delivery
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Ensure order is acknowledged by supplier
- Maintain and track purchasing records, including PO’s, invoice payment and PO status
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Ensure proper part number setup for files under purchasing control
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Create debits memos, and credit memos as needed
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Address and resolve invoice issues
- Determine quantity and timing of deliveries, monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand, and maintain stock levels
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Coordinate the proper flow of material into United Safety
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Provide shortage updates
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitutes
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
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Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules and freight terms
- Evaluate bids and make recommendations; based on factors, award bids.
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Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal customers and liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal departments, and customers.
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Work with Quality and Engineering to select, qualify and approve new suppliers.
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Communicate inventory and packaging issues to materials management
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Provide feedback to manufacturing and purchasing management concerning potential problems that could affect manufacturing operations.
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Support production and aftermarket groups. Communicate effectively with the Buying Team.
- Assist Operations purchasing on root cause analysis team to fix material shortages and report on critical items.
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Initiate, lead, manage complex supplier projects and participate in internal lean events.
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Assist in Kanban implementation to zone for purchased parts.
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Manage inventory control activities for material stored at suppliers.
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Support new model introduction into production area.
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Support change in supplier shipping and packaging habits driven by purchasing.
- Execute on select business conducted with suppliers and coordinate internal actions between supplier and the product.
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Ensure smooth cut in of change notices.
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Create spot buy and blanket orders with suppliers. Manage and maintain MRP message activities to meet customer demand.
- Work to achieve department and company goals.
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Create and present purchasing metrics to management.
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Responsible for cost savings targets.
- Maintain supplier portal communication and training with suppliers.
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Follow environmental and safety regulations and act in compliance with applicable laws.
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Perform other duties, as assigned.
You’re a great fit for this position if this describes you;
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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3-5 years of Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing organization, with an understanding of Lean principles, material and inventory, processes, capacity management, and quality operating systems.
- Previous experience in Materials, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain and/or Strategic Sourcing.
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Able to develop negotiation pricing factoring in material cost drivers, market forces and financial implications.
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Experience managing suppliers, the relationships and leading a spend portfolio to drive metrics and value.
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Able to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, evaluate options and, considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Proficient in current computer software: MS Applications; PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and understanding of ERP systems (Syteline is a plus).
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CPIM or CSCP certification a plus.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail, professionalism, and diplomacy in producing error-free documents and interacting with diverse audiences.
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Able to perform in a fast-paced, team environment, with time constraints while responding and adapting to change favorably and quickly.
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Safety is at the forefront of your mind when you are working, and you gladly follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety.
- You bring a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
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Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to attendance and punctuality standards.
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Understand that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with extended hours/over-time as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.
Here at United Safety, we embrace the core values that make us great.
P A S S I O N to build the future together.
People Attitude Service Safety Innovation One Company Nimble
This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this role. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role, nor is it intended that this description represents all the work that may be required of a person in this position.
United Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer
