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CAREL · 1 day ago

Buyer

Manheim, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

CAREL USA, Inc. is an innovative, high-tech company specializing in control solutions for air-conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. The Buyer role is critical in ensuring timely delivery of quality products from suppliers, collaborating with various internal teams to manage supplier relationships and address any issues that may arise in the supply chain.

AppsElectronicsEnergy EfficiencyHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Sensor

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal teams, such as Engineering, Planning, Logistics and Quality on any Supplier involvement to ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality materials, information, and services

Participate in Inter-Department meetings with Engineering and Planning on project status and supplier updates

Be the primary point of contact between Carel and assigned Suppliers

Manage the Inter-Company and 3 rd party Supplier relationships by communicating forecast data, expectations and performance

Monitor daily order confirmations and past due shipments and elevate any issues that will cause a stock out or manufacturing delay and provide daily updates to internal planners and manufacturing personnel as to delivery dates, delays, and/or process problems

Interact with internal teams and suppliers to ensure disposition of defective materials

Perform a root-cause analysis to correct Supplier performance and/or quality issues

Proactively manage stock outs or at risk materials to prevent manufacturing shut down

Identify opportunities for localization, additional supplier depth and costs savings

Be a member of a team that evaluates, approves and on boards new suppliers as well as audits existing suppliers

Manage the RFQ process

Negotiate pricing and supplier programs, such as stocking agreements, VMI, consignment, etc…to ensure materials are readily available to Carel and savings targets are met

Any other similar or associated duties necessary to accomplish job objectives, or as assigned by the manager

Qualification

Purchasing KnowledgeMRP (ORACLE Preferred)TacticalStrategic Analytical SkillsSpanish LanguageTeamwork/CollaborationResolving ConflictsNegotiatingAttention to Detail

Required

Education - minimum of a two-year Associate Degree in Business or Purchasing or equivalent experience

Experience - and/or a minimum of two years' experience in purchasing or materials management. Experience with manufacturing processes

Language and Communication Skills - The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in a one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and with other employees of the organization. Must be able to speak and read the English language, knowledge of Spanish preferred

Purchasing Knowledge - Metal and Mechanical components is a plus

Computer Knowledge - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. Must have a working knowledge of MRP (ORACLE Preferred), Excel, Word software programs

Tactical and Strategic Analytical Skills - purchasing process, pricing and marketing trends, commodity index trends, market conditions. thinking strategically for lead-time reduction, cost reduction, and other supply chain initiatives

Teamwork/Collaboration - Working as part of a team for assigned suppliers and manufacturing categories. Steady, collaborative personality

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others

Attention to Detail - Ability to read and interpret purchasing related documents and working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time