Sr. Buyer

Support the facility through the creation, delivery, and upkeep of supply plans, purchase orders, inventory levels, reorder points, and other types of systems and documentation associated with the flow of materials. Create and maintain VMI, Kanban, and other types of stocking systems for key materials and suppliers. Improve the business by implementing ideas to enhance the worksite and the planning/purchasing process. Create a positive culture of continuous improvement through learning and applying lean principles, exhibiting honesty at all times, and showing respect toward others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and process to completion purchase orders in a timely manner
• Continually track and follow-up on expected delivery dates of materials
• Continually communicate to planning and production about any potential disruptions to the flow of materials
• Audit inventory levels and accuracy under the direction of the supply chain manager
• Ensure that materials are being purchased in a cost-effective manner
• Negotiate and prices and terms with suppliers under the direction of the supply chain manager
• Search and recommend new suppliers as needed
• Conduct supplier audits as necessary for inventory levels, quality, etc.
• Respond to and resolve any supplier quality issues in a timely manner
• Assist in the creation of work orders and production packets when needed
• Maintain a presence and a strong relationship with production floor personnel and leadership
• Highlight and lead efforts to respond to any material related issues
• Audit and maintain proper inventory levels of a Kanban system for materials and supplies not managed through the MRP
• Assist with incoming inspection
• Upkeep supplier scorecards
• Assist in responding to the requests of internal customers regarding the status of WIP
• Follow all standards and best practices
• Stay on task to complete assignments
• Understand and promote WSP mission and values at all times and adhere to all safety policies
• Effectively use metrics and visual management systems to define, measure, and improve delivery to both internal and
• external customers and ensure customer satisfaction
• Lead or participate in improvement events
• Be available to work flexible hours as necessary
• Create results by working effectively with other team members
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviors:

• Good attitude at all times
• Cross trained in multiple processes
• Process thinker
• Good understanding of 5S, waste elimination, and other lean principles
• Adept with ERP systems
• Problem solving root cause analysis and corrective action
• Continual learner
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• In depth knowledge of product lines, processes, and machine and operator capabilities
• Fluent in English

Required Education: 4-year degree or equivalent experience

Required Training 5S 7 Wastes