Buyer II (Middleton)

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TK Elevator is looking for an experienced Buyer II to join our world class team in Middleton, TN.

This role performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity-of-supply. Lead root cause analysis efforts that identify trends/problems and provide solutions. Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reductions and process improvements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity of supplies.
• Ensures continuity-of-supply by the use of practical problem solving and other lean tools.
• Order materials, parts and products.
• Initiates communication with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist with pricing, invoicing, tracking and processing of orders.
• Identify and solve problems by conducting root cause analysis.
• Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.
• Analyze trends to generate meaningful forecasts.
• Research cost reduction opportunities for premium freight.
• Address negative inventory reconciliation.
• Perform excess and obsolescence reconciliation.
• Participate in physical inventory annually.
• Lead cross-functional efforts.
• Adhere to the Office 6S principles.
• Mentor new buyers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance required.
• Master’s Degree a plus.
• APICS Certification a plus.
• Three to seven years of purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated success in year over year material cost reduction projects preferred.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of component parts required.
• Must be familiar with engineering change processes, bill of materials, company parts and products.
• Solid written and oral communication skills essential for the role.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple functions in a fast paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple projects.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevatoror call 1-844-427-5461.