Buyer
ASSA ABLOY Fenestration LLC is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team. Our company specializes in designing innovative and customized hardware solutions for the residential window and door market in North America. Our product line includes advanced systems for window and door applications and includes a full line of European hardware solutions.
As part of the ASSA ABLOY group, we combine our global resources to successfully support our partners with unique and market leading product solutions. The Buyer role is an excellent opportunity to join our growing company and to personally develop within an international operating environment.
Role
Summary:
The Buyer is responsible for overseeing the entire purchasing process from order entry to product receipt for a group of select vendors within the ERP system. This position will communicate frequently with vendors, internal departments, and customers; cultivating strong relationships that ensure the efficiency and success of the supply chain.
Essential Job Functions:
Oversee the end to end purchasing process for a selection of vendors
Analyze and interpret sales and inventory parameters to generate weekly orders in MRP
Review forecast data against actual sales to recommend changes to demand planning
Manage various product lead times by supplier
Adhere to the monthly purchasing budget, obtaining approvals when applicable
Review, negotiate, and enter vendor pricing, communicating changes to management
Enforce strict shipment date requirements with vendors, requiring approval for deviations
Communicate accurate ship dates, volumes, and potential bottlenecks to internal departments
Expedite or delay orders depending on customer needs and budget
Oversee the process for direct-to-customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking
Hold and organize routine meetings with assigned vendors
Frequently communicate with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, and Sales Departments
Process vendor returns
Help control transportation costs by limiting air freight and expediting services
Ensure IFOT delivery of goods from suppliers
Create and submit RFP's to identify superior sources for cost, quality, and lead time
Perform other duties requested by management
The right candidate has energy, enthusiasm, and takes pride in being part of a team motivated by excellence and growth. They should enjoy working in an open and fast paced environment and possess a can-do attitude. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The following experience is preferred:
Preferred Requirements:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and capable with presenting analysis
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
3
years experience in a purchasing related role
Previous experience with sourcing, vendor qualification, and vendor auditing
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and adapt and learn quickly
Can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Flexible to work overtime (if needed)
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
ASSA ABLOY Fenestration LLC offers a competitive compensation package including health, dental, vision benefits for you and your family, employer paid life and short term disability insurance, 401(k) with co. match, vacation, sick and holiday pay.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
As part of the ASSA ABLOY group, we combine our global resources to successfully support our partners with unique and market leading product solutions. The Buyer role is an excellent opportunity to join our growing company and to personally develop within an international operating environment.
Role
Summary:
The Buyer is responsible for overseeing the entire purchasing process from order entry to product receipt for a group of select vendors within the ERP system. This position will communicate frequently with vendors, internal departments, and customers; cultivating strong relationships that ensure the efficiency and success of the supply chain.
Essential Job Functions:
Oversee the end to end purchasing process for a selection of vendors
Analyze and interpret sales and inventory parameters to generate weekly orders in MRP
Review forecast data against actual sales to recommend changes to demand planning
Manage various product lead times by supplier
Adhere to the monthly purchasing budget, obtaining approvals when applicable
Review, negotiate, and enter vendor pricing, communicating changes to management
Enforce strict shipment date requirements with vendors, requiring approval for deviations
Communicate accurate ship dates, volumes, and potential bottlenecks to internal departments
Expedite or delay orders depending on customer needs and budget
Oversee the process for direct-to-customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking
Hold and organize routine meetings with assigned vendors
Frequently communicate with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, and Sales Departments
Process vendor returns
Help control transportation costs by limiting air freight and expediting services
Ensure IFOT delivery of goods from suppliers
Create and submit RFP's to identify superior sources for cost, quality, and lead time
Perform other duties requested by management
The right candidate has energy, enthusiasm, and takes pride in being part of a team motivated by excellence and growth. They should enjoy working in an open and fast paced environment and possess a can-do attitude. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The following experience is preferred:
Preferred Requirements:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and capable with presenting analysis
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
3
years experience in a purchasing related role
Previous experience with sourcing, vendor qualification, and vendor auditing
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and adapt and learn quickly
Can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Flexible to work overtime (if needed)
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
ASSA ABLOY Fenestration LLC offers a competitive compensation package including health, dental, vision benefits for you and your family, employer paid life and short term disability insurance, 401(k) with co. match, vacation, sick and holiday pay.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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