Buyer

Company Overview Amsted Rail, a private, employee-owned multi-billion revenue corporation, is the world's leading provider of fully integrated bogie systems for the heavy haul freight market. We have facilities spanning 40 locations across 10 countries and 6 continents. Through our state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, Amsted Rail is redefining industry standards for innovation and technology, providing customers worldwide with unmatched performance and reliability for the long haul. # # Job Summary We are looking for a Buyer to procure direct and indirect material and manage service contracts to support all departments of Amsted Rail's Camp Hill PA, facility. # # Job Responsibilities 1. Enter and maintain direct and indirect purchase orders in the corporate business system (SAP). Review indirect requisitions for compliance with spending limits and budgets. 2. Provide supply chain inputs and data for monthly S&OP meeting. Communicate production component shortages and plan in daily production meeting. Develop macro and micro material requirement plans to meet SOP forecasts. 3. Obtain quotes, evaluate bids and negotiate price and delivery for new and existing requirements. 4. Work closely with Operation resources (Scheduling, Supervision, Shipping and Quality) to maximize raw material velocity while minimizing production disruptions due to shortages. 5. Develop and implement consistent methods of inputting and maintaining purchasing data in the business system. Manage timely payment of invoices. 6. Develop supplier programs to meet annual direct and indirect cost saving and inventory reduction targets. Support Corporate Working Capital reduction efforts. 7. Identify and develop key strategic suppliers to improve supply chain performance. 8. Train affected employees on pertinent procedures and work instructions for procurement system. 9. Maintain accurate counts of raw and WIP inventory at outside sub-contractors. 10. Maintain accurate counts of vendor consignment inventory on our properties. 11. Establish direct material costs standard costs for all materials. 12. Find and initiate cost savings opportunities. # Job Qualifications - minimum 1. Bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline. 2. 2-5 years of buyer experience. 3. PC Skills, specific proficiency in MS Office. 4. Proficiency in ERP systems, with preference give to experience with SAP. 5. Willing to travel - up to 50%. # # Job Qualifications - preferred 1. Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. 2. MRP buyer experience. 3. CPM certification. 4. Experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment. 5. Knowledge of metals market and alloys.