Buyer II (Middleton)

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TK Elevator is looking for an experienced Buyer II to join our world class team in Middleton, TN.

This role performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity-of-supply. Lead root cause analysis efforts that identify trends/problems and provide solutions. Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reductions and process improvements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity of supplies.

• Ensures continuity-of-supply by the use of practical problem solving and other lean tools.

• Order materials, parts and products.

• Initiates communication with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

• Assist with pricing, invoicing, tracking and processing of orders.

• Identify and solve problems by conducting root cause analysis.

• Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.

• Analyze trends to generate meaningful forecasts.

• Research cost reduction opportunities for premium freight.

• Address negative inventory reconciliation.

• Perform excess and obsolescence reconciliation.

• Participate in physical inventory annually.

• Lead cross-functional efforts.

• Adhere to the Office 6S principles.

• Mentor new buyers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance required.

• Master's Degree a plus.

• APICS Certification a plus.

• Three to seven years of purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment required.

• Demonstrated success in year over year material cost reduction projects preferred.

• Strong analytical skills required.

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of component parts required.

• Must be familiar with engineering change processes, bill of materials, company parts and products.

• Solid written and oral communication skills essential for the role.

• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple functions in a fast paced environment.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.

• Must be organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple projects.