Buyer, Parts Central

Job Description:

Job Title: Buyer, Parts Central

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group - Heil Parts Central

Location: Fort Payne, AL

Reports to: Manager, Purchasing

Department: Purchasing

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for purchasing and controlling inventory of components for manufacturing finished goods and for service requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Negotiates with vendors regarding price quotes for new and special components.  Includes identifying and locating potential sources, analyzing quotations in terms of price, quality, availability, service, warranty, and the consistency of each.
• Negotiates contract and blanket order renewals for existing business.  Must be able to collect, organize and analyze data in a meaningful way to facilitate decision-making.  Must be able to communicate this information to other plant locations to ensure continuity between plants.
• Must become proficient with J. D. Edwards and be able to enter and maintain purchase orders and/or release/delivery information.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of components required to fulfill orders and assemble kits.  Includes verification of accuracy of receiving records (price and quantity), analyzing and/or adjusting releases from new or existing purchase orders, working with sales and/or engineering to identify upcoming orders and subsequent component requirements, researching any invoicing discrepancies for component/raw material purchases, etc.  Must be able to make decisions based on the information collected above, and be able to communicate this information as necessary to all appropriate parties both internally and externally. 
• Must be able to process requisitions for maintenance, repair, and shop supplies.  Includes verification of appropriate approval levels, verification of proper account coding, creation of purchase orders, and placement of approved orders.  Orders must properly identify the intended recipient of such orders and refer back to the Purchase Requisition number.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of organization throughout all daily activities.  To include, but not limited to, documentation of all verbal and written correspondence with others (internal and external), proper filing of such information, planning and scheduling of appointments and the coordination of such with others within the department and/or company, time management and the prioritization of tasks.  Must document on the purchase order all details relative to supply of a given component to allow for tracking and/or follow-up by others in the event of absence of the employee.
• Attendance at work, including presence at work during regular working hours or another schedule as may be assigned by the department manager, is essential. Acceptance of overtime assignments may also be required in order to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Must be courteous and professional to others (internal and external).  Must maintain a “customer service” attitude toward plant, supervisory, and management personnel to ensure that our ultimate customer receives the highest level of service. Must have the ability to interact with vendors, customers and others in a confident, professional manner.

Performs other duties as may be assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business; or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years Purchasing experience required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams as well as lead team projects.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and complete quality work in a timely manner.
• Tactfully communicating difficult/sensitive information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.  Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication:  Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and