People are what make the difference at voestalpine. People who produce, process, and refine high-quality steel products in flexible, specialized companies around the world. People who make our customers' challenges their own, and people with a never-ending drive for the search of even better solutions. Its people like you who keep voestalpine one step ahead.
People are what make the difference at voestalpine. People who produce, process, and refine high-quality steel products in flexible, specialized companies around the world. People who make our customers' challenges their own, and people with a never-ending drive for the search of even better solutions. Its people like you who keep voestalpine one step ahead.
Summary/Objective
The Buyer II will be responsible for strategic souring of assigned commodities/services consistent with Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures. Drives down total cost of ownership and contributes to the performance and profitability of the Company using supply chain expertise to deliver value through complete, effective market research, supplier strategy development and negotiation strategy planning. The buyer is required to interface and/or negotiate with vendors, internal/external clients, and various departments such as accounting, quality, IT, etc.; thus, must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Buyer II position is responsible for reviewing request, working with vendors and internal/external clients.
- Manage relationships with supplier through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/volume/ delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing of end-user feedback, providing update of order status, runs open Purchase Order Reports.
- Amends or closes Purchase orders.
- Analyzes, negotiates, and issues RFQ’s to suppliers for new and existing materials, supplies and services.
- Develop, implement, and manage strategies to support the supply chain process for assigned commodities/services, or areas of responsibilities.
- Research and develop a working knowledge of the assigned commodities/services or areas of responsibilities, including how the commodities/services are made, rendered, specification requirements, and how the commodities/services are used.
- Research and analyze inventory consumption, outstanding delivery orders and provide recommendations for ordering.
- Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and capabilities.
- Ensure quality/stable supply of materials/services, monitor the timeliness of the deliveries/performance, and identify patterns.
- Work with client to formulate and define scope and objective of purchases.
- Analyze and process purchase requisitions.
- Acquire and manage procurements; provide appropriate materials, supplies and services for day-to-day requirements, as well as, emergent work, overhauls, projects; and focus on the strategic procurement while conducting complex negotiations under aggressive time demands.
- Develop negotiation plans with end-user clients to ensure cost are thoroughly understood, including identifying pricing components.
- Provide detailed analysis and information which may have financial impact on commodity sourcing decisions; perform trend analysis and make recommendations to clients and management.
- Monitor and manage the vendor/contractor performance, to include expediting materials or services, and dispute resolution.
- Resolve pricing and invoice discrepancies.
- Receive and evaluate bids or proposals or other requirements.
- Negotiate terms, pricing, scope and other issues with vendor(s) as necessary to achieve the desired results.
- Supports Corporate and Department goals.
Competencies
- Able to manage time well, handle and prioritize multiple task, and complete them with a strong sense of urgency.
- A strong communicator in both written and verbal forms in order to effectively deal with vendors, clients and managers.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment independently, with time constraints, and little supervision.
- Ability to research and resolved conflicts
Supervisory Responsibility
Not Applicable
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In order to meet our customer’s demands this role may be required to perform work outside of business hours including weekends.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some international travel may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor degree in Business, Operations, Finance and/or Supply Chain.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain or Accounting
- SAP experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- 4 year of experience in Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain or Accounting.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Experience with SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
This role is not supported for work authorization
AAP/EEO Statement
voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville, LLC. Provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Procurement: 2 years (Preferred)
- SAP: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
