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Buyer II

  • 496223
  • Columbia, South Carolina, United States
  • Groupe Technetics
  • Chaîne d'approvisionnement
  • Régulier à plein temps

Technetics Group offers highly engineered sealing and component technologies for several critical markets worldwide. As a division of Enpro, we share their three core values: safety, excellence, and respect. Technetics Group is a place where you can prosper while working to drive humanity forward.

 

Job Summary:

The Buyer/Strategic Sourcing Specialist is a key member of the Technetics Group end to end supply chain team and collaborates with Engineering, R&D, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality to identify, qualify, and develop suppliers of raw materials, manufactured components, and services.

The Buyer identifies demand using MRP/ERP, forecasts, historical trends, discrete requests, and other means.  The Buyer is responsible for source identification, RFI/RFP/RFQ, bids, and bid analysis.  Analysis performed by the Buyer includes Total Cost of Ownership, Risk Assessment, and similar. They will coordinate technical sourcing activities in cooperation with Engineering and Quality.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Utilizes ERP / MRP system to plan and execute purchases for raw materials, components, supplies, services and other requirements.
  • Conducts key strategic negotiations and contracting to ensure best price, terms, delivery, quality, and alignment with commercial strategies.  Includes RFX activities, source identification / qualification, and contract management.
  • Implements and maintains supplier risk assessment and segmentation.  Analyzes and manages suppliers and material markets for cost reduction, risk mitigation, alternative options, and opportunities.
  • Utilizes and applies Lean, Six Sigma, and Project Management methodologies and strategies to supply chain activities.
  • Works across functions, sites, and divisions to participate on/lead Enpro category teams, implement enterprise sourcing agreements and supply chain strategies to manage drivers and metrics including: DSI, DPO, RCOI, Working Capital and similar.
  • Responsible for site metrics, such as Cost Savings, OTD, Supplier Quality, Service Level, and similar.
  • Participates on new product development (sourcing / costing).
  • Has a good understanding of products and manufacturing processes related to the business.
  • Works cross-functionally to calculate and establish stocking, replenishment and consignment levels for RM and supplies based on sourcing economies, business needs, and efficiencies.
  • Manages key compliance elements, such as Conflict Minerals, ITAR, and similar.
  • Ensures standardized work procedures for supply chain department are accurate and up to date.
  • Performs any other assigned duty as directed by management.
  • Up to 5% travel may be required.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Participates on EMLS / Continuous improvement initiatives and Site Safety Teams

 

Work Environment:

  • This is an onsite position located at our manufacturing facility. Candidates should be prepared to work in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

 

Job Qualifications:

  • 2+ years procurement experience in manufacturing environment required.
  • 2+ years of technical purchasing and contracting required.
  • A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications required: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in ERP systems using MRP, Master Planning / Scheduling strongly preferred.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications helpful but not required.
  • Proficiency with LEAN, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methods preferred.

 

Competencies:

To Perform the job successfully, the Buyer will demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Oral and Written Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and informatively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.  Capable of working effectively in teams (including teams meeting primarily by conference call).  Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.  Comes up with new and unique ideas; makes connections among previously unrelated notions.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Possesses a strong bias for action; asks for and offers help when needed.

 

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Be able to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
  • Be able to reach overhead.
  • Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time.
  • Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
  • Be able to lift and/or move 35 pounds of weight on occasion.

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY 

Technetics is part of Enpro Industries (NYSE: NPO), a $2 billion global diversified manufacturer with a presence in over 100 countries and a workforce of more than 5,000 employees. We are recognized for our Dual Bottom Line culture, prioritizing both financial returns and our employees' personal growth and development. At Technetics, we invest in our team members, providing opportunities for them to make a difference while fostering a culture that upholds our core values of safety, excellence, and respect.  

 

Enpro is a leading provider of engineered industrial products for the processing and general manufacturing industries worldwide. The company operates in two segments: Sealing Products, Advanced Surface Technologies.  

 

Composed of Garlock, STEMCO, and Technetics Group, these businesses leverage a high degree of materials science application expertise, extensive proprietary knowledge, and deep customer relationships to create innovative sealing solutions complemented by value-added systems integration.  

 

LEGAL WORK AUTHORIZATION 

Enpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Legal authorization to work in the country of residence is required.  For the United States, we will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job. 

 

This position involves access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls.  Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

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