Buyer I

Responsibilities: The Buyer I is responsible for the management and coordination of all buying/sourcing activities. This individual works closely with S&OP, Application, Manufacturing, Design and Project teams to review, analyze and execute material plan in support of project requirements, as well as meet Culligan’s KPI’s/Metrics. Responsibilities: Responsible for all purchasing and sourcing activities for multiple product lines/plants. Review purchase req’s/convert to PO’s. Negotiate and manage supplier pricing. Plan, schedule and monitor assigned materials with S&OP team using MRP (SAP S4HANA). Communicate and resolve any quality issues or rejects with supplier and internal stakeholders. NCR, Return to Supplier. Work with supplier to define root-cause and corrective action. Ability to work with R&D/Product Management to facilitate supply chain scope and feasibility for new products in the development pipeline with suppliers early in the process. Ability to develop RFP’s for scope of supply, which includes product specifications, capacity, quality and distribution requirements. Interview and establish relationships with suppliers to source, finished goods, services, raw materials, components, and off shelf items based on price, quality, and delivery time. Measure and improve suppliers’ performance to their contractual commitments (Supplier Scorecard). Work on procurement projects as required by NA Purchasing Manager. Perform other responsibilities as needed. Requirements: 2+ years of related experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain – SAP preferred, not required. Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience required. Ability to work with little supervision and professionally interact directly with all levels of Engineers, Project Managers and Manufacturing, Accounting, Customer Service, and Quality Assurance. Knows expected industry lead times for parts and materials, and how to locate and qualify new sources. Demonstrated ability to create the supplier relationships and contracts required to support and grow a dynamic business. Proven capability in all Microsoft applications, with mid-level Excel skills. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position: Detail Oriented Independence Judgment/Decision Integrity Analytical Skills Oral & Written Communication Team Player Organization/Planning Customer Focus Target Salary Range: $55,000 – $75,000 salary a year. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k). #LI-LV2