Buyer II - Fabrication
Company: MTS Systems
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionCompany Description
smart people.smart ideas.smart choice.A thriving environment for
learning, innovation and growth.Why do so many people join MTS
Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place
where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on
fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people's lives.
It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow
professionally.Transforming what's possible with cars, aircraft,
bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we
dream about as kids. At MTS, it's a rewarding career path for
talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and
commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers
around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective
industries.By joining MTS, you'll have access to the latest tools
and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are
passionate about their work. You'll discover a dynamic culture of
continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers
numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And
because we are a global company, your work may also include world
travel. Job Description
The successful candidate will have buying experience in fabrication
supplies. Will be able to read blueprints, execute purchase orders
and worked in a manufacturing environment. ideally will have 4 year
degree in Supply Chain and 3-5 years of experience.The Buyer is a
member of the Global Sourcing and Procurement team and acts as an
authorized agent of the company by making purchase commitments that
meet the company requirements and to facilitate the supplier
performance management processes to support long term material and
service requirements. Major Areas of Accountability:1. Support the
development and implementation of sourcing strategies, negotiate
pricing and supply agreements for assigned commodities and
services2. Analyze MRP data to ensure appropriate ordering levels
to meet Company objectives3. Execute purchase orders, including
schedule line agreements and blanket orders, to meet Company demand
for materials and services, which are sometimes complex in nature.
Ensure all requirements, pricing, terms and conditions, and
expectations are clearly documented, and manage exception messages
by expediting, delaying or canceling orders as required.4. Support
internal customers by providing information on purchasing
processes, products and suppliers. Mitigate problems by
understanding customer requirements and anticipating issues that
provide value in resolving supplier and purchasing related
issues.5. Administer bid processes, including preparation of RFQ
packages, to ensure product and service requirements are
documented. Evaluate suppliers' proposal for price, requirements,
terms and conditions, risk and performance and value.6. Maintain
master data in the ERP system for Info Records, Routes, Material
Masters etc. Determine MRP system settings to optimize inventory,
based on established guidelines. Resolve system reconciliation
issues such as invoice and receiving discrepancies.7. Negotiate
with suppliers by developing negotiation strategies based upon the
proposal analysis to include price/cost factors, terms and
conditions, and technical issues and documents and maintains
contractual agreements.8. Address day-to-day issues with supplier
performance, such as rejections/quality issues and supplier
requested schedule changes, ensuring SAP system is accurate.
Support or facilitate supplier performance review meetings.9.
Provide feedback to support strategic sourcing, including
assessments of the current situation (e.g., internal direction,
suppliers, pricing trends) and identify future purchase strategies
and actions to proactively reduce total costs and optimize
performance.10. Develop and apply technical knowledge of products
assigned for purchase to add value into purchasing functions.11.
Other accountabilities as assigned.Qualifications
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of
purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment; or in
lieu of Bachelor's degree, 5 years of continued advancement in a
manufacturing, or business environment, plus three years of
technical purchasing experience. Total experience of at least 8
years without a Bachelor's degree.#LI-CR
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines.ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our
colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create
workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to
their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer,
ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment
for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing
through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion,
national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any
other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or
local laws.
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