Buyer

Job Opportunity at Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. We have a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

We are looking for a Buyer who will review / create purchase requisitions and create / maintain purchase orders in line with MRP messages to meet the factory plans created by the Production Planning Team while minimizing inventory and production shortages. The Buyer will interface between the procurement, inventory / warehousing, production, planning, category managers, customer service and technology personnel, and will be the primary contact with vendors ensuring supplier performance is measured and corrective actions completed.

Essential Functions

• Create purchase orders in line with the Production Schedule to meet production and customer requirements
• Participate in shop floor reviews to ensure that material availability is clearly communicated
• Identify supplier delivery issues, develop alternatives / contingencies and communicate them to key stakeholders
• Implement materials management strategies and drive raw material inventory reduction to achieve inventory turn goals
• Measure Procurement Process Performance / KPI's : Supplier Performance, Supplier OTD, PO's overdue, Invoice overdue, etc.
• Use best practice techniques to determine effective lot sizing for raw materials
• Use best practice techniques to determine effective safety stock and re-order point levels and update accordingly
• Use best practice techniques to determine and effective communicate and maintain lead-times in the planning system
• Develop and communicate material recovery plans when shop floor output falls behind the plan
• Address issues associated with purchase price and quantity variances to ensure timely payment of invoices or return of merchandise
• Support the Material Review process and execute transactions in a timely manner
• Provide support and best-practices to develop global and local purchasing processes
• Provide supply chain reporting and analytical support as needed
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to develop and support the purchasing activities of the Supply Chain Management team
• Comply with all relevant legal requirements & Smiths policies and procedures, including business ethics, data protection and health & safety
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Education Requirements : Preferred Years of Experience : 5+ years Education Level : Associate degree Preferred Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The compensation for this position ranges from $59,920 - $134,760 / yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply. Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.