Job Description

Title: Specialist, Buyer/Planner

Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days remote – Reg Business Hours M-F | Rock Hill, SC 29730

Pay Rate: $85-$100K

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Engineering, General Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred
• 4+ years’ experience or more in tactical procurement with an OEM or Contract Manufacturer
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain-focused analytics
• Strong, concise communication skills (written & verbal) with the ability to influence/persuade while working across various levels of the organization
• Previous knowledge or experience with REACH, ROHS, WEEE, CalProp 65, etc
• PowerBI experience
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with domestic and international supplier negotiations
• Industrial experience in a manufacturing environment
• PPAP experience (Production Part Approval Process) & After-Market or Service-related buying experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Oracle is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Purchase Order Processing – Place purchase orders and release shipments against purchase orders as required to meet the Sales and Operations Plan
• Manage inventory parameters and distribution bills in Oracle for FRU components
• Maintain all MRP parameters and monitor purchasing activity to meet inventory goals
• Ensure current and accurate information regarding delivery, lead time, and price is correctly reflected in the MRP system (Oracle).
• Comfortable client facing - Establish lines of communication with suppliers
• ensure proactive notification of any exception status.
• Negotiate processes
• Communicate part quality issues to suppliers while following the return-to-vendor process. Track returned parts until replacement parts are received.
• Create and maintain weekly backlog reporting, escalating and actioning spare component issues is required.

Job Description:

Insight Global is looking to hire a full time Lead Buyer for one of our industrial manufacturing companies in Rock Hill SC. This person would join the Tactical Procurement organization. The role includes purchasing and planning finished goods, sub-assemblies, and other items as required from suppliers to meet the Sales and Operations Plan. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships, overseeing finished goods inventory levels, and ensuring competitive pricing, high quality, and on-time delivery. Additionally, the Buyer will monitor and report on procurement metrics to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Component sourcing and supplier negotiation is required for this role.

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