Buyer Analyst

 The Buyer/Analyst will review material requirements, assess quotations and issue Purchase Orders to appropriate suppliers who can best supply the company's needs at the optimum lowest cost for commodity groups assigned. Develops cost reductions, and quality improvements to improve the company's competitive position. TYPICAL DUTIES: Supports production departments with necessary raw material per most current schedule. Handles the purchase of MRO items, and Blanket Contracts as necessary to support plant operations   Expedites delivery of material, processes Defective Material returns to suppliers, and determines opportunities for cost reductions. Develops requests for quotations for new items set up by Engineering. Reviews Material Requirements Plan output to develop necessary purchase orders for raw material to support production plan. Issues Purchase Orders to appropriate supplier. Assures that supplier can support company requirements. Maintains standard cost integrity. Processes change orders as dictated by Reschedule-Buy report to assure proper material arrives in sufficient time to meet production plan. Processes necessary Purchase Orders, changes, and cancellations as driven due to Engineering Change Orders on a timely basis. Assesses supplier effectiveness and stability to assure continuous support company’s needs. Researches new sources for new items as they are set up in the system. Controls raw material inventory level for assigned commodities. Develops cost reductions, through negotiations, and corporate programs.  This position requires an Associates degree in business or a related field with two to three years experience in the purchasing/buying arena in a manufacturing environment.   Thorough knowledge of inventory control, negotiation, and business systems and management are required.   CPM certification is desirable. Must be able to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities, demonstrate good judgment and discretion when working with confidential information, and be self-motivated.  Requires a creative thinker with an eye for detail. Requires considerable judgment and ingenuity.   Requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as interpersonal skills.    SPX is an EOE. Company: SPX- Waukesha Electric Systems Location: Goldsboro, NC 27530 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Manufacturing/Production/Operations Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Associate Degree Company: SPX- Waukesha Electric Systems Address: Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530 Reference Code: 101933