Buyer
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

Job Info

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Position Summary

Are you a Supply Chain professional with a background in manufacturing? If so, you should read on. We are seeking an experienced Buyer for our Transportation Systems Division. In this role you will have the opportunity to:

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.
Essential Functions

• Source and qualify suppliers according to quality, price and delivery specifications. Obtain quotes and negotiate terms and conditions for material and services required for TSD P and C and HVAC production and MEPPI Rail Services.
• Monitor performance and capabilities of suppliers to ensure on-time of delivery, quality, and price commitments are met. Expedite orders and track late deliveries.
• Communicate as assure compliance with customer specific contract terms which are required to be passed down to vendors.
• 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.
• Maintain records of supplier delivery performance. Analyze and report results. Provide feedback at least quarterly for Supplier Scorecard System.
• Travel to supplier locations to enhance relations, improve operations, and solve quality / delivery issues.
• 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.
• Analyze specifications and market conditions to determine the best source for procurement for supplies and parts through domestic or international vendors and suppliers.
• Read technical diagrams to determine product specifications.
• Coordinate pre-shipment inspections and corrective action plans related to supplier's quality issues in support of MELCO and MEPPI Quality Departments.
• Negotiate returns on defective material (NCRs).
• Coordinate transportation for material returns.
• Perform DBE and/or Buy America or State Sourcing and US Steel administration, and tracking on assigned projects, which shall include;
  • Monitor TSD's performance against the goals set forth in customer contracts
  • Complete monthly tracking reports for submittal to customers
  • Visit DBE suppliers and evaluate them as potential suppliers
  • Monitor and assist major subcontractors' with their vendor requirement programs
  • Develop plans to make up any shortfall and present to management for review and approval
  • Support Program Management as required on vendor requirements issues
• Support and make recommendations to improve Company policies and procedures.
• Support and assist the Department Leads and Supplier Sourcing Manager as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related discipline, plus a minimum of 5 years' experience in purchasing and/or materials coordination in a technical/industrial environment or equivalent education and experience.
• Transportation industry, transit HVAC, electrical and mechanical component procurement preferred.
• Developed verbal, written and negotiation skills.
• General knowledge of how to read and interpret contract terms and conditions
• Developed computer skills, emphasizing MS Office products and MRP/ERP systems.
• CPSM and/or CPIM, CPSD a PLUS!

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