Senior Manufacturing Buyer

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for purchasing of Inventory and Non-Inventory assigned commodities to support Manufacturing, Engineering and R&D Operations. The position requires judgement, ingenuity, critical thinking and adherence to established policies and procedures. Also coordinates on-time delivery of goods, with ability to manage projects, gather and analyze data, work in a team environment and meet deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Act as reference point for others to seek information about various supply chain topics.

- Work collaboratively with other locations/partners of PSM on strategic sourcing projects.

- Seek information when needed.

- Be a self-motivator.

- Escalate topics/issues as needed.

- Be organized and able to manage multiple opportunities/tasks at once.

- Identify, act, and communicate effectively critical path items for the business

- Utilize computerized procurement system (SAP) for generation and verification of reports, blanket purchase orders and various types of purchase orders in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures.

- Establish and set up sources of supply for materials, equipment and services and interface with Engineering and user personnel for technical assistance and approvals.

- Maintain and establish qualified vendors list and update files as necessary.

- Process procurement documentation, including review and clarification of requisition descriptions and resolution of delivery lead-time constraints, and obtain requisition variance approvals.

- Develop, receive, process and evaluate bid packages and vendor responses for items.

- Obtain and document written and telephone quotes from vendors.

- Identify new suppliers in an effort to reduce costs and increase quality and service.

- Prepare and process purchase orders, change orders, blanket order releases, repair orders, emergency orders and confirming orders in a professional and timely manner.

- Expedite procurement activities as directed.

- Issue and maintain blanket purchase orders, ensuring specific expiration date and monetary limits are not exceeded.

- Manage inventory levels to reduce inventory while ensuring supply availability using lean manufacturing techniques.

- Perform other tasks in addition to the above listed responsibilities including, but not limited to, staff meetings, vendor visitations, preparation of memos, letters, forms, and correspondences as appropriate.

- Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Training

- Bachelor’s Degree in business, or related degree

- Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM’s EHS Training Matrix

Skills/Experience

- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production buying - 7+ years of experience dealing with procurement activities; purchasing practices and procedures (preferably in the utility or manufacturing field; varied categories of materials, equipment and services). - 2+ years of experience with SAP and the procurement functions within

- Experience in Power Generation field preferred

- Some travel may be required

- Strong commercial ability with emphasis on Negotiations

- Knowledge of Market - Materials and manufacturing

- Good drawing understanding - construction and mechanical.

- Planning ability (MS office) and good IT knowledge (Office/MS Project/SAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled