Buyer

Job Description Buyer ( **Job Number:**HAM00045X ) * Thorough understanding and accurate maintenance of process related systems.• Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationship focused on delivery performance.• Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner.• Continually develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness.• Collaborate with departments project leaders to support all specified Mass Production (Site Delivery Frame) department projects to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets.• Collaboration with other departments/experts for development or improvement of characteristics to reduce impact to the department(s).• Understand and manage New Model and Mass Production design change activity to ensure quality and minimize Production impact and cost.• Maintain reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis / countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems.• Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) for area of responsibility to ensure associate success.• Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in the area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.• Support company vision through Business Plan, Marutoku, and other department initiatives in areas of knowledge and technical expertise.• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent related experience• 4 years experience if no degree in related field• Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Strong organizational skills• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment• Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement• Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems• Effectively lead project themes• Effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook• Delivery Index per Million• Delivery Global Direct Pass (GDP)• Delivery Downtime (Mainline)• Delivery Downtime (Subline)• Delivery Total Rejects per Unit (TRPU)• Delivery A-Ranks• Approve/Confirm supplier design changes• Review and issuance of purchase orders through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) via 862/830/850• Authority to issue supplier index via North American Reporting System (NARS) reports• Review proposed countermeasures and their effectiveness once implemented• Issuance and review of exceptional transportation via CEVA Matrix• Manage project related schedules, activity, and buyer performance tracking