Southwest Electric Co. is looking for an experienced Buyer in Louisville, Ohio to assure all our locations purchase and receive materials on time and at economical costs. Prepare national contracts for items where applicable.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
10 paid holidays
401k w/match
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid time off
Responsibilities:
Use of MRP - Utilizes current SWE MRP module and other tools; suggests improvement for the efficient flow of purchasing goods and materials. Communicates to individual sites Purchase Orders and date of delivery. Confirms delivery with vendor 3 days prior to the expected date.
Provide Economy - Identifies materials that are shared amongst divisions. Research potential vendors for the ability to service multiple locations at an economic measure. Consults Operations and Engineering where applicable for vendor selection.
Create P/N - Creates SWE Part Numbers upon request and places orders for requested items; suggests improvement for efficient flow.
Metric/KPIs - Helps establish and positively trend Central Purchasing / Supply Chain Metrics
Company Policy - Assists in the development of Company Policy, as well as assure compliance with established Policies
Morale - Maintain positive morale through communication, actions, and positive use of site assets.
Continuous Process Improvement -Working with other departments, vendors, and other SWE locations, monitors/ evaluates/ revises processes and procedures to assure a culture of Continuous Improvement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred; alternatively high school graduation plus 3 years of related experience.
Experienced in Purchasing and Negotiating.
Experienced in utilizing manufacturing databases (i.e. MRP)
Southwest Electric Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.