Senneca Holdings Austin , TX 78719
Posted 2 weeks ago
Buyer
At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.
UT
Senneca Holdings
Senneca Holdings is a diversified management and holding company whose companies are focused on the specialty door industry. Senneca oversees the operations of its companies, allocates resources among them, and helps to improve the performance of its operations. Senneca seeks out acquisition opportunities that strengthen our position in a business segment as well as companies that will diversify our portfolio of specialty doors. https://senneca.com/
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Full Time
Salary, Exempt
Overview: We are searching for an experienced Buyer at our Salt Lake City, UT facility.
Support the facility through the creation, delivery, and upkeep of supply plans, purchase orders, inventory levels, reorder points, and other types of systems and documentation associated with the flow of materials. Create and maintain VMI, Kanban, and other types of stocking systems for key materials and suppliers. Improve the business by implementing ideas to enhance the worksite and the planning/purchasing process. Create a positive culture of continuous improvement through learning and applying lean principles, exhibiting honesty at all times, and showing respect toward others.
Company Paid:
Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
3 weeks PTO
7 paid holidays in 2024
Parental Leave
Additional Benefits:
401k with company match
Medical, dental, vision
Employee Discount Programs
Miscellaneous other optional benefits
Career development and tuition assistance
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Responsibilities:
Initiate and process to completion purchase orders in a timely manner
Continually track and follow-up on expected delivery dates of materials
Continually communicate to planning and production about any potential disruptions to the flow of materials
Audit inventory levels and accuracy under the direction of the supply chain manager
Ensure that materials are being purchased in a cost-effective manner
Negotiate and prices and terms with suppliers under the direction of the supply chain manager
Search and recommend new suppliers as needed
Conduct supplier audits as necessary for inventory levels, quality, etc.
Respond to and resolve any supplier quality issues in a timely manner
Assist in the creation of work orders and production packets when needed
Maintain a presence and a strong relationship with production floor personnel and leadership
Highlight and lead efforts to respond to any material related issues
Audit and maintain proper inventory levels of a Kanban system for materials and supplies not managed through the MRP
Assist with incoming inspection
Upkeep supplier scorecards
Assist in responding to the requests of internal customers regarding the status of WIP
Follow all standards and best practices
Stay on task to complete assignments
Understand and promote WSP mission and values at all times and adhere to all safety policies
Effectively use metrics and visual management systems to define, measure, and improve delivery to both internal and
external customers and ensure customer satisfaction
Lead or participate in improvement events
Be available to work flexible hours as necessary
Create results by working effectively with other team members
Other duties as assigned
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Requirements: Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviors:
Good attitude at all times
Cross trained in multiple processes
Process thinker
Good understanding of 5S, waste elimination, and other lean principles
Adept with ERP systems
Problem solving root cause analysis and corrective action
Continual learner
Flexible and adaptable to change
In depth knowledge of product lines, processes, and machine and operator capabilities
Fluent in English
Required Education: 4-year degree or equivalent experience
Required Training
Tools and Equipment:
Computer
Copy machine/printer/scanner
ERP
Various hand measuring tools to audit vendor quality
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Exposure to production shop conditions; including moving mechanical equipment, and exposure to various fumes, heat, cold, and irritants.
The noise level can be high due to operation of production equipment.
Proper clothing attire must be worn. No torn clothes/excessively dirty clothes shall be worn during working hours. No dangerous loose clothing shall be worn including clothes with rips or holes.
Long hair must be pulled back during work hours.
No loose-fitting jewelry can be worn for safety purposes of the operator.
Safety Gear:
Safety Glasses at all times on shop floor
Safety shoes at all times on shop floor
Ear plugs on shop floor
Physical Demands:
Sit, walk and stand for eight or more hours
Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Expected behaviors:
All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors:
Trust: Demonstrate belief in others
Fun: Create an environment of fun and recognition
Respect: Genuinely value everyone
Openness: Provide access to people and information
Growth: Improve continuously
Service: Give of yourself
Follow all company policies (Attendance, Tobacco, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, etc.)
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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Senneca Holdings