Senior Purchasing Buyer - Polymers

Purchasing Buyer - Polymers

 

Description

HOERBIGER Compression Technology is a business unit of HOERBIGER Holding AG, Zug / Switzerland. HOERBIGER is active throughout the world as a leading player in the fields of compression technology, automation technology and drive technology. In 2007, its 6,300 employees achieved sales of around 1 billion Euro. The focal points of its business activities include key components and services for compressors and engines, pneumatic and hydraulic systems for vehicles and machine tools, as well as components and systems for shift and clutch operations in vehicle drive trains of all kinds. Through innovations in attractive technological niche markets, the HOERBIGER Group sets standards and delivers cutting-edge solutions for the benefit of its customers.

 

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Buyer to join our manufacturing team located at our manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, FL. The major role of this position is to oversee our Material Supply for Raw Polymers along with some steel, other metals, other raw products among other lines.

 

Summary:   This position is responsible for activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies for the organization.  This includes performance reviews by performing the following duties 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Serve as the strategic buying representative for the global procurement organization.Establish vendor metrics to measure vendor performance of delivery and quality. Develop strategic supply contracts for selected commodities. In conjunction with the Production Planning team, review purchasing parameters for assigned commodities on a quarterly basis. Proactively investigate supply opportunities on a global level with established periodic review processMonitor inventory and consumption patterns for all materials, most importantly in business conditions with high product mix fluctuation or rapid growth.Monitor and ensure compliance with proper ERP transactional discipline for the purchasing functions conducted by subordinates.Regularly monitor and correct inventory variance.Establish and execute cycle count programs for periods in between formal inventories.Participate on cross functional teams as the supply chain expert when required.Order materials according to ERP requirements. Insure that production demands are metHolds primary responsibility for all polymer resins and additives for a two location production facility. Other commodities will be assigned.Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience 

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain; plus five to ten years related experience in metals and plastics manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Computer Skills  

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; EXCEL Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, MRP software, SAP software.

 

 

We offer an excellent compensation and complete benefit program in a stable and supportive work environment. Our global commitment to technological advancement offers opportunities for personal growth and development. Qualified candidates should send their resume of accomplishments with salary history to:

 

HOERBIGER

Recruiter-AMH@hoerbiger.com

Human Resources Department - attn: M-BuyPoly

 

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