Senior Buyer
Company: Fike Corporation
Location: Blue Springs
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Buyer SR
Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of
pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and
detection equipment, has an opportunity for an Buyer SR. Fike is a
privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400
employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.
At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our
greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and
retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as
oneFike!
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for driving the activities associated
with project management, product/service sourcing, commodity
management, supplier management, and contracts management.
Negotiates contracts using knowledge that is based on technical
understanding of the types of purchases to be made, market factors
and internal requirements. Provides a leadership role in the
Purchasing Department.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide support to New Product Development and Process Improvement
in the area of product/service sourcing.
Coordinate efforts with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Production,
New Product Development and Process Improvement in performing
Supplier Assessment and Selection.
Develop forecasts of supply conditions and provide product trends
to key stakeholders within Fike Corporation.
Evaluate supplier delivery and quality performance. Take remedial
action when warranted.
Collaborate with applicable personnel within the organization to
achieve supplier improvements and monitors closure of
non-conformances.
Perform supplier assessment and coordinates supplier certification
programs and recognition programs.
Review shortages, supply and demand, purchase orders, item master
setups, inventory replenishment, supplier returns, and
non-conformances.
Provide project leadership with internal and external partners to
drive projects to completion.
Develop supplier managed inventory programs.
Capable of resolving problems independently and collaborates with
Purchasing Manager on particularly complex, sensitive or
controversial matters.
Participate individually or within a team environment on special
projects.
Source suppliers and maintain long-lasting relationships with them
as well as existing suppliers.
Implement inventory optimization strategies within the company.
Negotiate price, quantity, and delivery schedules with
suppliers.
Work with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to
product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.
Generate quote comparison and contribute to internal supplier
selection based on the quotes.
Provide solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing.
Perform tasks according to Fike Corporation policies, procedures,
goals and according to the direction of the Purchasing Manager and
the Director of Global Supply Chain.
Maintain the confidentially of all information processed.
Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent
attendance is required.
Essential Skills:
Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Records Management.
Computer Applications. Inventory. Project Management. Critical
Thinking. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Relationship Building.
Independent Judgement. Effective Verbal and Written Communication.
Organization. Initiative. Time Management. Negotiation.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the environment is general
office work and the employee is regularly required to walk, talk,
hear, see, sit and use hands.
Job Qualifications:
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or an
equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years or
more of post degree experience as a Buyer in a Manufacturing,
Purchasing, or Operations environment. Knowledge of Supply
Management, Materials Resource Planning concepts, and Material
Replenishment processes. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft
Windows. Must be a self-starter with good interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED: CPM certification or APICS, CPIM AND CIRM
certifications. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
Familiarity with JDEdwards Business Systems.
Working at Fike
At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our
greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and
retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as
oneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make
you smile and feel like family.
Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:
Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day
One!
Profit Sharing Bonus Program
Education Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
Service awards & Recognition Program
Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free
Parking
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