Buyer
In order to be considered for this position you will be required to apply, using your SKF email, via the following link:
Apply Here - Buyer - #23686
In accordance with SKF USA recruiting policy, please be advised that to be considered you must:
- Be in your current position for at least 12 months.
- Have received a Full Achievement or higher overall performance rating.
- Notify your current Manager of your application for this position.
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
Location: Sumter, Sc
Job ID: 23686
Salary Range: $71,000.00 to $84,000.00
Recruiter: Brittany Kooyman
Job Summary:
The Buyer- Factory Purchasing is responsible for ensuring the continuity of supply for factory operations by executing sourcing activities aligned with defined processes, best practices, and standards. This role supports purchasing strategies, supplier relationship management, and compliance with company policies to achieve operational excellence. The position involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost savings, maintain quality standards, and mitigate risks, while adhering to environmental, health, safety, and quality management systems.
Job Responsibilities:
Continuity of Supply
- Perform sourcing activities according to defined processes, best practices and standards to guarantee continuity of supply for the factory, at all times and through all cycles.
- Support implementation of new processes and systems, QCDIM, NSDC, etc.
Purchasing Strategy
- Support and adhere to the Purchasing Strategy as defined by the Purchasing Manager, Group Purchasing and Categories within the PL/BU
- Lead sourcing and benchmark activities in support of the PL/BU Business Plan goals / strategies under the defined purchasing processes together with or as delegated by Categories.
- Conduct supplier evaluation and selection through established Group Purchasing processes and standards. Engage Supplier Quality Team to support supplier selection auditing.
Purchasing Processes
- Ensure best practice purchasing processes are followed and used in their PL/BU.
- Manage vendor add/change requests. Review requests and documentation prior to submitting to Group Vendor Management team.
Stakeholder Management
- Participate as delegated in developing the annual business plan savings pipeline and targets for their respective spend category responsibilities.
- Support agreed global sourcing plan and programs for the factory PL/BU.
- Ensure monthly results and forecasts are reported in STAR on time for their respective savings projects.
- Support RoHS and REACH Product Compliance Evidence Collection role for suppliers. Manage the Vendor Compliance Registry (VCR) database.
- Participate in and/or support as needed AS9100 certification and periodic audits.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Identify / communicate quality risks to manager / stakeholders and support risk mitigation plans as necessary
- Monitor Supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery performance and take action when performances are failing causing negative impacts to the factory or as defined by Group Purchasing
- Support supplier quality with supplier delivery improvements to facilitate supplier expertise, prioritization delivery performance improvements to ensure continuity of supply
- Monitor and report on supplier issues that need corrective action and improvement. Engage SQE when needed for supplier VCC or quality deficiencies support
- Schedule and participate in visits to supplier factories when possible and/or necessary. Host supplier visits.
SKF Purchasing Policy and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to SKF Code of Conduct, EHS, and Quality Management policies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of direct material purchasing experience.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High business acumen and analytical mindset.
- Comfortable working with large data sets in various systems.
- Experience in sourcing components, evaluating options, and developing negotiation
- Plans.
Desired Skills:
- Direct material purchasing experience in bearings, steel, and/or forgings.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.
- Understanding of commercial agreements and contracts.
- Ability to grasp technical concepts.
- Manufacturing background is a plus.
Please note internal candidates will receive a confirmation that they have successfully applied for position.
If you do not receive this confirmation, please verify with the recruiter, (indicated at the top), that your application was indeed received.
This Position is NOT open for International Recruitment.