HellermannTyton North America is hiring: Senior Buyer - North America in Milwauk

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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Purchasing Supervisor, the Senior Buyer – North America is responsible for purchased items sourced from USA, Canada, & MX. This role assures that proper controls are in place to ensure appropriate purchasing practices are maintained to service customers. The Senior Buyer – North America is responsible for assuring the purchase of quality and cost-effective products and services. This position controls inventory levels, purchase price variances, inventory turns and on time delivery. The Senior Buyer – North America also maintains and updates the necessary systems and processes currently in place.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Purchasing Supervisor, the Senior Buyer – North America is responsible for purchased items sourced from USA, Canada, & MX. This role assures that proper controls are in place to ensure appropriate purchasing practices are maintained to service customers. The Senior Buyer – North America is responsible for assuring the purchase of quality and cost-effective products and services. This position controls inventory levels, purchase price variances, inventory turns and on time delivery. The Senior Buyer – North America also maintains and updates the necessary systems and processes currently in place.

Essential Functions:

• Perform North America purchasing including USA, Canada, & MX
• Perform MRP purchasing and forecast analysis
• Buying limit $15000
• Use target inventory reports to assist in determining order quantities.
• Evaluate vendors.
• Negotiate costs.
• Control purchase price variance.
• Control inventory levels to achieve desired turns.
• Oversee response to expedites.
• Review past due orders.
• Coordinate request for quotes.
• Continuous improvement of Forecast Vs Actual demands
• Purchase items assigned on a timely basis.
• Assist in maintaining HellermannTyton’ s IATF16949/ISO14001 certification by supporting corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.
• Recommend improvements and implement upon approval.
  
  

Other duties assigned:

• May assist in Quality System documentation and revisions.
• Make recommendations toward continuous improvement.
• Participate in company-wide training programs directly related to purchasing techniques.
• Train and assist as needed.
• Obtain MSDS sheets, NAFTA, and other related documents that pertain to materials
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• BI Tool
  
  

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required.
• 5-7 years’ experience in the purchasing field, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of purchasing practices.
• MRP buying knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft products and ERP systems.
• CPM certification preferred.
• International buying experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance.
  
  

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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