Buyer

Overview

Buyer role at Viking Pump, Inc. (ONSITE SHANNON IRELAND). Join to apply for the Buyer role at Viking Pump, Inc.

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Primary function: The Buyer will be responsible for complex procurement, planning, and scheduling activities associated with IPT Shannon demand, interfacing closely with customer teams to deliver competitive performance with accelerated time to market and Supply Chain reliability.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Execute the Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) by ensuring efficient and effective procurement and inventory practices, optimizing quality, service, reliability and cost.
• Prepare and raise Purchase Orders with 3rd Party Vendors & Inter Company as required.
• Maintain Purchase Orders on ERP system.
• Understand 9-Block forecasting methodology (desirable but not essential).
• Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Update pricing in the supplier price catalogue in a timely and accurate manner.
• Contact suppliers for expediting, communicate quality issues, past due shipments, and stock-outs.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.
• Track in-transit shipments with carrier websites.
• Vendor Acknowledgments – third party and AODD. Review price, description, lead time against PO; action discrepancies.
• Sales Order Acknowledgments – daily review; schedule orders accordingly and note specific requirements.
• Communicate parts delays to Customer Services and Operations and update customer sales order dates with new promised ship dates.
• Respond to inquiries from Customer Service and Engineering regarding POs, deliveries, or quotations (lead times, improvements, pricing).
• Focus on continuous improvements (CI) of the supported process (e.g., MRP Automation / MS Excel Macros).
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on supplier qualification processes.
• Machine/subcontract work order generation for part modifications.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies.
• Provide cover for department members and assist with cycle count activities.
• Participate in the annual physical inventory.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• CIPS/advanced degree or equivalent.
• Customer service or sales experience in a technical area.
• Experience in procurement activities complying with medical device and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, supplier document verifications, product certifications and ISO 13485 adherence.
• 2+ years in a similar end-to-end Supply Chain/Purchasing role in a high-volume/fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle; JD Edwards preferred).
• Power BI or similar data analytics visualization knowledge is desirable but not essential.

Other Special Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with initiative to identify, communicate and resolve issues.
• Flexible and proactive attitude.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Analytical, numerically adept with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Accurate data input and record-keeping.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Time management to prioritize tasks and achieve KPI targets.

Work Environment Requirements

• Experience in an office environment and manufacturing setting.
• Attention to detail – right first time.
• General manufacturing, warehouse, and office environment exposure.

Organizational Relationships

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels to gain cooperation for programs and performance standards.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Machinery Manufacturing

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