Emerson Electric Co
Buyer/Planner (Project Management)
Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $15.3 billion in sales and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers.
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Topurchase components and services required by Tescom. Selects suppliers forthose goods and services within established total quality standards. Assures coordinated efforts in purchasinggroup by uniform processes, procedures and supplier relations. Manage supplier relationships.
Procurement - Performsthe following procurement functions:
PurchaseOrders – Issues purchase orders to qualified suppliers selected for theircapabilities to meet Tescom's needs.
AccurateDatabase – Assures accurate database by current cost, changes to accounting,quotations, supplier history, and supplier lead-times.
ExpediteOrders – Expedites at any point in the order and manufacturing process to thedegree required to meet customer requirements and communicates situations thatwill impact delivery.
AssureAvailability – Assures material availability to support the manufacturingprocess by placing sub-contract orders and purchase orders to qualifiedsuppliers in response to MRP action notices.
DiscrepantMaterial & Certification Requirements – Coordinates discrepant material andcertification requirements consistent with policy and delivery schedules.
AchieveCost Reductions – Investigates new methods or products that could benefit costreduction and product design/redesign.
SupplierLiaison - Performssupplier liaison functions.
Negotiating - Negotiates contracts to meet Qualityrequirements (includes cost delivery and certification requirements).
Supplier Management – Follow-upwith suppliers as necessary, to resolve delivery problems, cost changes, orquality issues.
Maintain Files - Maintainsaccurate files on supplier lead times, part costs, and quotations.
Monitor Supplier Performance – Monitorssupplier lead-times, on-time delivery, and quality performance.
Communication – Must have excellent written andverbal communication skills. Should beable to communicate using various types of software (Outlook, MS Word, MSExcel). Must be comfortablecommunicating at all levels of organizations here at Tescom and at thesupplier.
Customer Service –Consistently works towards a 100% customer service level goal.
Satisfy Customer Demand - Works withSales, Marketing and Manufacturing to satisfy customer demand.
Participate on Teams - Activelyparticipates on cross-function teams.
Advise Management – Advisesmanagement of pending supplier strikes, material shortages, capacityconstraints or other trends that may affect procurement or profitability ofTescom.
Continuous Improvement – Assists inthe development of marketing/manufacturing strategies and objectives includingcustomer service objectives, backlog/lead-time objectives and inventorylevels. Actively involves the supplierin continuous improvement projects.
Total Quality - Uses totalquality techniques, which include team participation to improve personal anddepartment effectiveness.
ContinuingEducation- Preserves professional and technical competence by pursuing related continuingeducation.
Apparentor Assigned - Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
Bachelor's degree
Buying/planning/inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively with customers, suppliers, and all employees.
Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative and team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated ability to read part and assembly drawings.
Demonstrated analytical and planning skills.
According to Government Regulations all employees in this job classification must be a US Citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.