BUYER (ONSITE Baraga, MI) in Baraga, MI at PETTIBONE TRAVERSE LIFT, LLC

Job Description

• The Company:

  PETTIBONE TRAVERSE LIFT, LLC, an affiliate of the Heico Companies, manufactures versatile material handling equipment for the construction, forestry, steel pipe, mining, and railroad industries as well as mobile equipment configured to perform seismic exploratory work for the geophysical industry.  PTL is an affiliate of The Heico Companies, a family-owned business and parent holding company for a diverse portfolio of manufacturing, construction and industrial services businesses. 

  The Position:

  The buyer will be responsible for the purchasing of designated material groups for our assembly plant. The position coordinates with the Supply Chain Manager, Production Planner & Supply Chain Lead to ensure purchasing activities associated with releasing and scheduling of materials are in accordance with negotiated terms and conditions as required.  This is an onsite position and will require daily work at the Pettibone assembly plant located in Baraga, MI.  

  Key Performance Areas:

• Conducts product/market research and develops new supply sources for assigned categories to optimize quality and/or total cost.
• Utilizes MRP and manages inventory levels for assigned purchased categories to ensure all requirements are met.
• Manages, releases, and tracks purchase orders for negotiated and/or contract materials for plant production.
• Administers purchase order process, including document accuracy, specification compliance, and price verification.
• Utilizes MRP and is accountable for processing all MRP related POs.
• Manages and identifies material demand shortfalls and develop and communicate resolution.
• Manages inbound shipments and delivery dates and expedites purchase orders as required for materials required to meet production schedules.
• Establishing effective, professional relationships with internal clients as well as vendors and suppliers
• Manages supplier performance levels and establish objectives for targeted improvement.
• Accountable for correcting supplier related constraints toward the supply plan identified by Production Planner and/or supply chain manager.
• Accountable for material group-specific Return to Vendor process compliance
• Partner with Quality and Supply Chain Managers to hold suppliers accountable for on time delivery and quality standards.