Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School diploma or technical school certification., Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, preferably in materials or purchasing., Ability to work independently with minimal supervision., Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word..

Key responsibilities:

Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders.

Assist planning in reviewing shortages and adjusting manufacturing schedules.

Enter purchase orders and process related accounting tasks.

Monitor and update procurement databases to support manufacturing and planning activities.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Nashotah, WI

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Buyer

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer is responsible for contacting suppliers to expedite all purchases i.e., commodities and supplies to insure on-time deliveries. Responsible for flow of communication within the purchasing team.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Communicate with suppliers to insure that specified delivery dates are met on purchase orders issued by Purchasing or Supply Chain areas.
If supplier is unable to meet the specified delivery date, issue Change Order showing new agreed upon delivery date and advises the buyer and the departments involved (I.e., Planning, Material Control, Manufacturing, etc.).
Understand the automated procurement system and its relationship to the various interfacing system. Maintain purchasing databases to insure dependent departments have prompt and accurate information. Use generated reports and screens for control and manufacturing decisions.
Review daily the various databases of the Automated Procurement System for reschedules and cancellations and take appropriate actions.
Assist planning in reviewing purchased parts shortages to determine if sufficient quantities are available and or in transit to allow a manufacturing schedule change if and when required.
At direction of Supply Chain Manager, enter purchase orders and releases with suppliers.
Process all Accounting tasks for price and quantity discrepancies.
Post daily acknowledgements to purchase orders. Follow-up on un-acknowledged orders and confirm with vendors.
Review rejected material and complete disposition with corrective action.
Review metrics for validity and provide daily maintenance to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

High School and technical school graduate with a minimum of 5 years administrative experience, preferably in a materials related capacity.
Must work fairly independently receiving a minimum of detailed supervision and guidance.
Must be dependable and have excellent attendance record.
Data entry experience.
Able to work in a fast paced and at time stressed environment.
Knowledge of the materials purchased, programs and procedures related to the work of the purchasing department.
Able to communicate with all levels of management.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products required – ie. Outlook, Excel, Word.