Job Descriptions:
Come Grow With Us - Whether it is creating green energy, developing life-saving medicine, or enabling nano-technology, the Intelligent use of vacuum is essential in tackling the challenges of our future.
As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and opportunities at Busch. This is the career you've been looking for. Joining the Busch team means working in a family owned, fast paced, and innovative team environment supported by over 3500 professionals in 44 countries across the globe.
We are the premiere designer and manufacturer of industrial vacuum pumps and systems. We have a world class manufacturing operation committed to our 'Made in America' expansion and are focused on realizing the Smart Factory of Tomorrow. This is where our Lean Team thrives - providing our operation with vision, guidance, support, and sustainment for both cultural and technical advancement.
POSITION SUMMARY
Works as a commodity manager for assigned commodities, creating and executing commodity strategies. Responsible for purchasing a variety of types of parts, managing simple and complex purchase requests, RFQs, price and contract term negotiations and sourcing decisions. Negotiates strategic long-term goals and plans with our major suppliers in order to reduce cost, improve quality, maximize inventory turns, shorten lead-times and increase efficiency in the business.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Coordinates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments to lead and/or execute sourcing projects.
Solicits quotations from current and new suppliers. Verifies current drawing revisions are sent to suppliers and coordinates resolution of any technical questions between the supplier and Engineering/Quality departments.
Prepares, evaluates and makes recommendations involving total cost of ownership data related to cost savings projects and new product programs.
Tracks commodity pricing and develops pricing analyses as input to price negotiations.
Coordinates with Global Purchasing counterparts in Germany and Switzerland to solicit quotations and participate in global sourcing decisions.
Aids in the development of Supply Agreements and develops strategic pricing, inventory and delivery plans with major suppliers.
Negotiates commercial issues and terms and conditions of agreements with suppliers.
Interfaces with Quality Assurance department to assure suppliers are reacting appropriately to quality issues.
Leads quality and delivery improvement projects with suppliers. Issues Supplier Corrective Action Requests for repeat or important delivery nonconformities ad follows up with suppliers to ensure effective measures are put in place to prevent future occurrences
Develops new suppliers to meet Busch supplier standards for quality, cost, delivery and partnership.
Maintains contact with suppliers, provides feedback regarding performance and cost initiatives.
Coordinates with suppliers regarding visits to the Busch facilities and visits to supplier facilities.
Maintains pricing in LN systems.
Aids Buyer/Planners with escalated expediting needs.
Follows Global Sourcing and Busch Manufacturing processes and procedures regarding above responsibilities and aids in the development of internal process improvements.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Required Experience:
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school): Required Field of Study: Business, Supply Chain Management: Preferred
Experience:
7-10 years required experience in a Purchasing role evolving to a role of a strategic nature (not tactical): Required
Awareness/understanding of legal aspects of business, purchasing, ethics: Preferred
Computer Skills:
Moderate to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (pivot table and V-lookup functions) and Microsoft Word: Required
PowerPoint and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems experience, such as SAP: Preferred
Certifications & Licenses:
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management): Preferred
Other Requirements:
Travel up to 20% local, domestic and international to include overnightsMust maintain a valid drivers' license that meets Busch insurance standard
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Stand F Walk F Sit F Manually Manipulate F Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl N Squat or Kneel F Bend O Grasp F Speak C
Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less O11-20 lbs O 21-50 lbs N 51-100 lbs N Over 100 lbs N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less O 13-25 lbs O 26-40 lbs N 41-100 lbs N
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)Sense of Sound - AlarmsSense of BalanceSense of TouchAbility to ware Personal Protective Equipment as required
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Climate controlled office and manufacturing environment with occasional moderate noise level and exposure to dust.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
Keyword: Purchasing, Sourcing Buyer, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance
From: Busch Manufacturing
