Buyer II

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., (MEPPI) is a premier supplier of advanced electrical and electronic technologies, products, and services for America's critical energy infrastructure needs. 

 

An opportunity exists for a Buyer II at MEPPI.  As the Buyer you will procure materials for manufacturing and services in a timely manner at the best price and quality by establishing, negotiating, and maintaining cost-effective sources of supply through the application of professional purchasing principles and practices; Perform DBE administration duties on assigned projects.

 

This position will:

 

· Source and qualify suppliers according to quality, price and delivery specifications.  Obtain quotes and negotiate terms and conditions for material and services required for Transportation Systems Division (TSD) production.  Monitor performance and capabilities of suppliers to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments.  Expedite orders and track late deliveries.

· Analyze specifications and market conditions to determine the best source for procurement of MEPPI transit supplies and parts through domestic or international vendors and suppliers.

· Review requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy and conformance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.  Review computer-generated Purchase Orders to verify accuracy, delivery, and closing dates.

· Manage the current vendor/supplier base to provide forecast data, determine purchase orders, and establish delivery terms.  Serve as liaison between vendors/suppliers and MEPPI to maximize and maintain vendor/supplier performance.

· Read technical diagrams to determine product specifications.

· Maintain records of supplier delivery performance.  Analyze and report results.

· Negotiate returns on defective material.

· Coordinate transportation for material returns.

· Travel to supplier locations to enhance relations, improve operations, and solve quality issues.

· Perform disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) administration duties on assigned projects, which shall include:

-Monitor TSD’s performance against the DBE goal set forth in customer contracts,

-Complete monthly DBE Reports for submittal to customers,

-Visit DBE suppliers and evaluate them as potential suppliers,

-Monitor and assist major subcontractors’ with their DBE programs,

-Develop plans to make up any DBE shortfall and present to management for review and approval, and

-Support Program Management as required on DBE issues.  

 

Ideal candidate will possess:

 

· Associate’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or other related discipline, plus a minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in purchasing and/or materials coordination or equivalent in the Transportation Industry.

· Experience in transit electronic, electrical and mechanical component procurement preferred.

· Computer literate, emphasizing MS Office products and MRP/ERP systems.

 

MEPPI, located in Warrendale, PA, offers a great work environment in a campus office setting, competitive salary and benefits package, including on-site exercise facility and café. For more information, visit our website at www.meppi.com.

 

Submit resume to Jobs@MEPPI.com or fax to (724) 778-5148. 

Please reference Job Code:  BuyerII-TSD

 

EOE/M/F/D/V