Customer Care Buyer - JBT Corporation

Buyer supports the manufacturing categories by sourcing materials, evaluating supplier quotes, and negotiating costs to determine most desirable supplier.  Work closely with suppliers to build ongoing relationships and track their progress as we launch new products to ensure timelines and goals are being met.  Collaborate with team members to make certain materials are delivered on-time to meet vehicle schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Source products from suppliers that primarily produce wiring harnesses, electrical panel assemblies, metal components both machine and fabricated, as well as distributor-based off-the-shelf components.
• Partner with various JBT business units to maximize the cost and supplier relationship opportunities.
• Primary point person for daily communication between supplier and JBT management levels to assure understanding and expectations of all parties are understood to achieve successful on-time delivery of purchases.
• Evaluate and process incoming quotes and samples to ensure internal departments provide their evaluation/analysis to obtain approval, rejection, or collect additional required information for final decision making
• Obtain supplier lead times and manufacturing capabilities for input into our timelines and Syteline purchasing system.
• Determines ability of vendors to supply or manufacture materials according to tight timelines.
• Investigate, identify, and implement alternative sourcing options for products and services that may improve quality while reducing overall cost.
• Ability to develop, assess, select and manage high quality vendors. Develops and qualifies new supply and vendor sources.  Determines when new vendors are needed due to inconsistency with deliveries and quality.
• Negotiate solution of any problems that arise in relation to delivery dates, quality, quantity and/or cost. If corrective action is required, follow JBT corporate policy.
• Expedite orders, reconcile invoices, process and resolve non-conformance issues to include returns from customers.
• Negotiate terms and costs with current and potential suppliers either by leveraging current and/or future business opportunities, fluctuating commodities costs, and also supporting strategic initiatives at the business unit level or corporate direction.
• Fuel innovation in the business by leveraging supplier’s ideas and product capabilities and submit in accordance to corporate cost initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Supply Chain or Logistics disciplines; or 5 to 7 years related work experience
• Minimum four years’ experience where primary responsibility was working with suppliers and/or customers.
• Minimum four years’ experience in sourcing, contract negotiation, supply chain, or 2 years’ experience where primary responsibility was working with suppliers and or customers
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing multiple products or materials
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
• Understanding of the Bill of Materials and different levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills is a plus
• Knowledge of Syteline 9, or earlier releases is a plus
• Must be a team player with positive attitude, and willing to entertain different ideas and points of view within the Purchasing Department

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment: 

Typical office environment.  Will require from time-to-time to be in warehouse to speak with warehouse personnel as it relates to incoming purchased materials.

Physical Demands:  

While performing the duties of this job, the following is required; the employee is regularly required to sit, and may be asked to lift and/or move up to 10 – 25 pounds.

This job description is a summary of essential job functions.  It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

US locations only

It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted.  In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department.

EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.