Buyer

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Release of purchase orders to suppliers via the ERP system on a timely basis in accordance with lead-times, and monitoring delivery schedules. Work closely with master scheduling and planning leadership on the production build plans, which include ensuring that forecasts are current within the business system to execute planning functions. Review and monitor open purchase orders via ERP exception messages and execute actions in accordance. Manage ERP exception messages on a consistent basis, reviewing and responding to order actions messages on existing purchase orders. Communication and correspondence with the supply base on purchase order coordination and execution of releases submitted, including the management of identified discrepant materials. Interaction with material control on the required movement of materials as required to support manufacturing, which includes receiving processes and internal movements. Reviews inventory to determine actions on excess and obsolete components and define a plan of action to manage. Responsible for establishing production planning parameters in the business system to effectively manage inventory levels. Interaction with sales on incoming orders, requesting information and providing status updates as required. Negotiate purchased costs and payment terms with suppliers, along with exposure to executing to supplier agreements and contracts. Ability to manage activities in a very hands-on manner and provide direction. Effectively manage and expedite critical supply of components, including compiling line of balance reports. Cross functional skills in understanding manufacturing capabilities and customer expectations. Drive and implement new product, continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives in a cross functional team setting. Perform other duties and... For full info follow application link. Stoughton Trailers is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer Stoughton Trailers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stoughton Trailers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Stoughton Trailers expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Stoughton Trailers employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/9A8E9D741A584727