Senior Buyer

　　Functional area:     Purchasing

　　Country:     United States

　　City:     Auburn Hills

　　Company name:     Henrob Corporation

　　Date of posting:     Jan 23, 2024

　　Passionate people create exceptional things. At Atlas Copco, we believe in challenging the status quo, always looking for a better way. Our leading-edge technology in self-pierce riveting and industrial dispensing enables us to innovate for the future.  We believe that people make it happen, and with us, you are empowered to act. Your ideas can make a real difference and contribute to the quality of life for people everywhere.Learn more about who we are and what we do here:

　　Your Role

　　The Senior Buyer will develop and maintain purchasing operations and be the main process user for purchasing activities. You will report to the Supply Chain Manager.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:You will evaluate purchase requisitions, negotiate prices on products and services, and issues purchase orders following company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.Responsible for planning, developing, and buying: materials, parts, supplies.You will develop request for quotes.You will resolve contract issues and disputes.Manage supplier relationships.You will research and report commodity changes and trends.You will maintain approved supplier and qualified bidders records.You will maintain supplier KPI's for reporting; monitor supplier performance and responsiveness for cost, quality and delivery.Identify and lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.Manage relationships.  Communicate with all levels of management both inside and outside of Procurement including the Operations, Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Planning departments.You will handle facilities purchases and other strategic purchases that are investment level and/or tied to long-term contracts)You will support intercompany buying (e.g PTD, Henrob, Klingel and Bretten) and handle exceptions.Experience ordering materials in bulk (e.g container) from Bretten (or comparable experience)Maintain purchasing master data such as lead times, info records and MRP parameters within SAP. Perform regular audits of accuracy.You will create vendor records in SAPTechnical knowledge of IAS ADH equipmentOther duties as assigned.

　　To succeed, you will need

　　REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:5 years of ADH purchasing experience or comparable technologyExperience with contract negotiations including pricing, terms and conditions, and policies regarding purchasing.Ability to analyze situations set/adjust priorities and use decision-making skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills.Ability to organize data and make presentations to support the decision-making process.Ability to understand the basics of drawings for specific parts utilized.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software.Experience with MRP/ERP systems, SAP preferred.Ability to understand of the basic mechanical operation of an adhesive system or similar technology, preferred.EDUCATION OR QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree or equivalent directly related work experience in business, finance, engineering, or other related field.Minimum five years of work experience in a purchasing department or related field.

　　In return, we offer you

　　We offer a family-friendly and collaborative work environment, competitive and comprehensive pay and benefits packages, including choices in medical/dental/vision, life insurance, wellness programs, vacation and paid holidays, and an outstanding 401k with company match.