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ASSA ABLOY Group · 3 hours ago

Buyer II

Lawrence, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

ASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in opening solutions, and they are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join their team as a Buyer in their Mocksville, NC manufacturing facility. The Buyer II role involves placing orders, expediting back orders, and processing paperwork associated with the company's products and special order demand.

BiometricsConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsFurnitureHomeland SecurityManufacturingPublic SafetySecurityService IndustrySmart Home

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders in support of production requirements, follow up on back orders, make special arrangements for delivery, and communicate to the internal customer in a timely manner

Establish and maintain up to date catalog pricing to ensure proper evaluation of cost standards and vendor invoicing. Resolves disputes related to cost and payment of invoices

Monitor special order requirements and places orders and expedite as needed to support customer needs

Monitor inventory levels of assigned product categories

Use MRP and ERP reports to evaluate items to be purchased coordinating a smooth flow of material through the supply chain

Evaluate reported Quality Issue information and works with the supplier toward resolution for manufacturing and/or customer satisfaction

Drive results by managing quality, performance, and cost reduction assertively on a continual basis, while maintaining professionalism and with sound judgment

Provide forecasting to vendors

Request, evaluate, and negotiate quotations and proposals for the supply chain

Manages aged inventory

Coordinates smooth flow of material through supply chain from purchase order to delivery

Orders and expedites material through vendors

Monitors inventory levels via the computer system or physical review

Evaluates, revises and maintains inventory levels in support of production planning

Qualification

Purchasing experienceMRP/ERP system experienceAnalytical skillsBusiness acumenPlanning skillsOrganizational skillsMathematics skillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 5 years purchasing/planning experience

Minimum 5 years MRP/ERP system experience

Possess strong technical skill in mathematics, problem-solving and is highly analytical

Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse personalities in a tactful and flexible manner

Must possess applicable computer systems knowledge to include Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum

Possess robust business acumen, planning, and organizational skill

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain management preferred

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays from day one

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment)

Company

ASSA ABLOY Group

Glassdoor3.7

ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.

Founded in 1994

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, SWE

10001+ employees