Buyer

Position Summary:   Responsible for purchasing related to machine and parts procurement.  Conducts analysis on best procurement solutions for continued improvements related to cost, quality and delivery of parts.  Responsible for ensuring supplier performance by assisting with determining best procurement planning methods and tracking of ordering status.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and issues Purchase Orders to suppliers per requirements in system and negotiated pricing agreed to per contracts and/or benchmarked quoting.
• Manages the procurement tasks such as order acknowledgements, updating SAP system, RFQ’s, etc.
• Responsible for procurement tasks such as sending out BOM’s and print packages for large RFQ projects
• Manages supplier performance through issuance of reports for on-time delivery, late orders, and expedite requests.
• Reviews invoices for discrepancy issues and prepares resolution in coordination with supplier and accounting.
• Responsible for quality defect management with supplier returns and credits in coordination with PUQ.
• Identifies areas for improvement with cost savings for catalog and/or drawing parts in collaboration with strategic partners in Central Purchasing.
• Responsible for local projects in regards to local supplier performance and or cost savings improvements.
• Collaborate in projects as assigned by Central Purchasing to help improve performance, delivery, and cost with larger suppliers.
• Back-up buyers on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.
• Contribute and be responsible to the Quality and Environmental awareness throughout the organization.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or equal value in work experience
• 3+ years in supply chain management, and/or manufacturing environment 

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing principles, disciplines, and techniques
• Ability to read and comprehend basic technical/engineering drawings
• Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Able to function in a team environment
• Knowledge of production and processing inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing their manufacture of goods.

Preferred:

• Ability to understand mechanical manufacturing designs and controls for purchasing parts.
• Experience with SAP in manufacturing environment
• Previous experience procurement methodologies
• Hands-on operator, works with minimal supervision and able to develop and pursue processes/projects/tasks through to successful conclusion
• Ability to think strategically to new ideas of improved procurement planning to drive success
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers for basic pricing/stocking agreements and performance improvements

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

The expected compensation range for this position is between $68,000.00 To 92,700.00 based on a full-time schedule.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.