This individual will report directly into the SIOP Manager and has the primary responsibility of leading the purchasing department from a personnel standpoint as well as ensuring material availability to support the production schedule and distribution sales demand. This is a working manager role where you will be executing purchase orders for weekly fulfilment of stock items in a buyer queue from assigned Vendors, in addition to emergency buys as required from the buy now report. This position is designed to support the Senior and Junior Buyers on a tactical and management level.
Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Reviews and analyzes MRP and other related reports to procure components or services from suppliers. Ensures purchase orders and change orders for assigned parts, materials, and supplies are input into the system and documented in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with established procedures.Manages prices increased and escalates when impactful.Handles personnel issues including hiring, firing and ensuring workload balance throughout the department.Works directly with other department managers to ensure process flows are working and alignment across the organization.Ensures integrity of purchase orders by verifying all information provided on supplier acknowledgment, including part numbers, descriptions, pricing, and delivery dates. Expedites purchase orders related to past-due items, special orders, and other requests on an as-needed basis. Follows up as necessary. Communicate with sales and production teams regarding the status of orders in relation to sales order dates and/or scheduling requirements. Assists in solving discrepancies with suppliers, inventory, finance, and engineering.Assists in obtaining and analyzing supplier quotes.Assists with supplier negotiations to get the best possible pricing.Demonstrates leadership and sound judgment in representing the purchasing department and JEM Technical internally and externally. Compliance with all CPS policies and procedures, including ISO, OSHA, and AWAIR requirements.Maintains regular and predictable attendance.Performs other duties as assigned.An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Required Skills/Abilities:
5+ Years as a Lead Buyer/Planner10+ Years as a Buyer/Planner10+ Years experience in ERP/SAP systems10+ Years experience with MRP and bill of materials10+ Years of Excel and Outlook ExperienceBachelor's dergree in similar field preferredPhysical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Requirements:JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:
Following the shop supervisor's direction, complete work orders in a timely and accurate manner. The Assembly Technician will be responsible for the assembly of all Certified Power Products. The main emphasis for this position is assembly and test of hydraulic systems; other duties may include welding, painting, general repair, and cleanliness of the assigned work area.
Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to read and interpret work orders to accurately complete the requirements- Assembly of Hydraulics systems.Ability to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings and schematics to the accurate completion of the customer requirements.Ability to assemble all Certified Power productsAbility to set up and operate hydraulic test stand (valves), hydraulic test stand (pump motors)Repair and maintain shop equipmentProduce high quality parts and assemblies with low reject rateShow mutual respect for coworkersComplete other duties as outlined by ISO work instructionPerforms other duties as requiredAn individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
COMPETENCIES:
Excellent people skillsVery strong communication skillsProblem-solving abilityAbility to work under strict deadlines.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
BENEFITS:
Business expenses and monthly car allowance covered including business mileage reimbursementHealth insuranceDental insuranceFlexible spending account with employer contributionHealth savings account with employer contributionLife insurancePet insuranceEmployer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability401(k) matchingIdentity theft protectionInternal Company Wellness Program with ability to earn discount off employee ratePaid time off (PTO) and Birthday PTOEmployee Assistance ProgramVision insuranceTuition reimbursement"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law."
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