Snap On
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Buyer
Location:
Elkmont, AL
Description:
People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team. Snap-On Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include: * Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution. * Vision and Dental Insurance plans * An option for a Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA) * Company paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage. * Employee assistance program (EAP) * Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates * Discounts on travel and company products including tools * A tuition reimbursement program * A 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3% * Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days * 11 paid holidays * Plus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY.Responsible for obtaining purchased components and services from suppliers at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Assignments are broad and complex in nature and require technical expertise, ingenuity, and independent evaluation. Areas of responsibility may include purchasing raw materials, manufactured materials, various components, MRO supplies, services and commodities as assigned by the Purchasing Manager. Evaluate product and services in terms of quality, delivery, and price to provide the most value to the requisitioning party and the corporation. Develop and execute strategies for continuous improvement of overall total cost of procurement. This should include cost and inventory reduction, delivery performance, and quality improvement. Examine, advise, and recommend change to purchasing activities such as: inventory levels, material scheduling, computerized inventory programs, stocking strategies, and procedures to ensure maximum and efficient usage of plant manufacturing capacity and assets in relation to production requirements. KEY TASKS * Develop strategies to control Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Product improvement in the Supply Base. * Raw material/supply purchasing. * Develop and execute strategies for continuous improvement of overall total cost of procurement. This should include cost and inventory reduction, delivery performance, and quality improvement. * Interact with all departments within the plant to discuss supplies, tooling and services required. * Identify and dispose of obsolete material. * Identify activities and conditions requiring corrective action, communicate recommendations regarding these matters to the Purchasing Manager and/or plant supervisors for actions to be taken to remedy the matter. * Coordinate purchasing projects with suppliers, including all contracts, purchase orders, tooling agreements, etc. * Keep project timelines on track. This would include assuring parts are quoted based on current sourcing strategies. * Keep all documentation up to date including tooling agreements, contracts, initial stocking levels, and PPAPs. * Coordinate major resourcing projects for the plant. * Assure insourcing opportunities are maximized. * Perform other duties as assigned. * Bachelor's Degree in a related field, MBA preferred. * One to three (1-3) years' experience in purchasing, accounting and inventory control practices and procedures and/or manufacturing preferred. * Previous inventory management experience. * Strong negotiating skills. * Good interactive people skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, management, and/or individuals. * Collaborator and team leader when needed. * Ability to apprise a situation and counsel team members accordingly. * Work safely as a condition of hire and continued employment. * Able to negotiate and write contracts for MRO and direct supplies (following standardized company templates). * Ability to manage new product and process improvement projects in a demanding environment. * Experience with MRP/ERP systems is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older and good command of the English language, writing, reading, and speaking.PREFERREDS * Entrepreneurial in their thinking. * Knowledge of the lean manufacturing principles and cellular manufacturing concepts. * Interest in further development of personal skills and knowledge. * Eagerness to help find solutions to * Interest in current technology and trends.
Company:
Snap On
Posted:
May 4 on Broadbean
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