Category Buyer

SUMMARY
Coordinates activities involved with procuring raw material supplies or component parts used to manufacture Cooking products, at a lowest total system cost. .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Driving Direct Material Purchasing activity in the factory for the assigned components/service
* Ensure maximum collaboration with the Commodity Team and implement the action plans within the PL, granting correct flow from factory into commodity organization.
* Give input on production needs (e.g. volumes increase)
* Report on possible bottleneck at operative level (e.g. production/tool capacity etc.)
* Ensure proper administration in the factory
* Developing good relationships with preferred suppliers
* Ensure execution of the sourcing activities and relevant information
* Participate and support in build-up of purchasing strategies and ensure their execution
* Participate and support in reaching KPI result
* Keeping right up-to-date administration: price index management, manage billing discrepancies in cooperation with central accountancy
* Supplier performance follow-up: ensure that the suppliers meet set agreements according and take corrective actions if necessary.
* Coordinate new suppliers / parts and engineering changes with Materials, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and external suppliers.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolve problems, meet deadlines and performance objectives, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
* Work directly with, and support initiatives and directives of, Major Appliances North America (EMA-NA) commodity, global commodity, product line, sales, engineering, publications, and other teams toward best-in-class quality, delivery, and cost.
* Regularly analyze supplier quality, delivery, and cost metrics to develop and engage for improvement.
* Effectively and tactfully communicate verbally and in writing with external suppliers as well as internal resources to successfully sell initiatives and develop / deliver on actionable objectives.
* Review and analyze materials supplied to identify more cost-effective opportunities; lead cross-functional and remotely located teams to implement and realize improvements.
* Internalize EMA policies and practices, and successfully communicate and enforce with suppliers as well as internal resources to deliver on EMA strategic objectives.
* Ensure that decisions happen in the best interest of company and get executed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

* BS Degree in Business or Engineering preferred
* 3 years of progressive responsibility in a business function
* Basic knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of component parts preferred
* Expertise in supplier processes and cost drivers strongly preferred
* Experience in project leadership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

* Relevant experience in purchasing and/or supply chain and/or quality
* Proven track record of effective purchasing management in a manufacturing environment
* Experience in suppliers process and cost drivers
* Experience in supplier market/sourcing
* Material flow process knowledge
* Negotiation skills

ABILITIES

* Ability to think and operate on operational level
* Confidence and ability to interface internally and externally
* Result driven and action oriented

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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