Buyer I at Memphis

Job Description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is a leading U.S. supplier of electrical and electronic equipment, systems and services to utilities and industrial customers in the U.S. and overseas.

MEPPI is currently recruiting for a Buyer Ito support their new Power Transformer Division (PTD) in Memphis. PTD will produce highly-engineered large power transformers beginning in 2013.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision and providing guidance to other buyers coordinates and executes production, capital and facilities purchasing activities for PTD with focus on overall supply base performance, cost reduction and risk abatement control.

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Source and qualify suppliers according to quality, price, and delivery specifications. Obtain quotes and negotiate terms and conditions for material and services required for production. Monitor performance and capabilities of suppliers to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments. Expedite orders. Track late deliveries.
• Serve as liaison between vendors and PTD Design and Quality Engineering to achieve cost reductions through design changes, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain optimal inventory of domestic and imported production materials, i.e., bill of materials items, small materials, electrical and mechanical parts and components, expense items, fixed assets to support continuous production operations.
• Analyze specifications and market conditions to determine best source for procurement of MEPPI supplies and parts through domestic or international vendors and suppliers.
• Communicate market conditions and trends to a variety of audiences including marketing, sales, and management.
• Provide ongoing communication to Sales regarding significant material price movements and support component requirements as necessary to quickly satisfy customer service issues in the field.
• Review requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy and conformance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Analyze backlog and material status. Manage the current vendor/supplier base to provide forecast data, determine purchase orders, and establish delivery terms.
• Read technical diagrams and specifications to aid in development of technical solutions and expedited deliveries.
• Maintain records of supplier delivery, price, and responsiveness performance. Work with suppliers to drive ongoing improvements to these primary metrics and analyze and report results.
• Negotiate returns on defective material (NCRs) and obtain RMAs in a timely manner.
• Coordinate transportation for material returns.
• Travel to domestic and international supplier locations to enhance relations, improve operations, and solve quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness issues.
• Manage and maintain accuracy and completeness of all Item Master fields assigned to purchasing within the ERP system. Maintain ERP fields for assigned commodities to ensure accurate lead time, maximize inventory turns, & working capital.
• Support and make recommendations to improve Company policies and procedures.
• Support and assist the Purchasing Manager as needed.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Purchasing Department by conducting business with other MEPPI departments, suppliers, etc. in a timely and cooperative manner.
• Know MEPPIs Quality, Safety & Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss their importance and how they impact work.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, or other related discipline, plus a minimum of five years experience in purchasing and/or materials coordination, or equivalent education and experience.
• Developed verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• General knowledge of how contract terms and conditions are applied.
• Computer literate, emphasizing MS Office products and MRP/ERP systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:

Ability to use office equipment, such as: PC, photocopier, fax machine, etc.

Ability to analyze data.

Ability to travel to vendor locations.

Ability to communicate with and negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Memphis, Company: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc..