Buyer
Buyer
Location: Portage
FEMA Corporation is looking for a Buyer to join the Purchasing Department to support internal and external customers through management of supply chain activities. This person will report directly to the Materials Manager. Normal work hours will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job responsibilities include:
- Development and sourcing of components with the supply base
- Developing, maintaining, and monitoring supplier relationships
- Building, championing and implementing strategic direction for responsible suppliers
- Serve as liaison between suppliers and internal customers
- Drive best pricing for the business through negotiations, sourcing, and VAVE efforts
- Contribute to the development of processes and procedures to advance the Purchasing function
Ideal candidate will have:
- Strong technical understanding of components (i.e. their critical dimensioning and their interaction with other components) and the ability to effectively communicate this information
- Attention to detail
- Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
- Strong project management skills with a mind toward continuous improvement
- Ability to make decisions regarding materials, planning and vendor relationships
- Familiarity with AIAG, APQP, and PPAP requirements and expectations
- Experience in developing comprehensive supplier/commodity strategies
- Strong knowledge of planning systems/approaches and measurement tools, as well as competence in ERP systems
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of work time domestically or internationally
Candidate MUST have one of the following 4-year degrees:
- Integrated Supply Chain Management
- Engineering (any discipline)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
FEMA Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. If interested, please submit your resume with cover letter to employment@fema-corp.com for consideration.
