Johnson Electric Buyer 

United States, Illinois 

344371441

As our next Buyer, you’ll be at the forefront of creating, tracking, communicating, and providing all pertinent information to suppliers and the internal team. Your expertise in managing indirect purchases, building relationships with suppliers, and mitigating risks and costs will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.
• Global Presence : Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
• Career Advancement : Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Employee Well-being : Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment : Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responsible for indirect purchases to support the facility.
• Full P2P (Procure-to-Pay) responsibility for assigned areas.
• Build relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Implement risk and cost mitigation improvements.
• Develop and implement projects with support from team members.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced skills in Excel in creating data with tables.
• ERP/MRP experience (Oracle preferred).
• Experience with vending and/or VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory).
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze and negotiate the total cost of ownership.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Self starter who in time will lead the sites on data.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and high-demanding environment.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes and services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Supply Chain, or Engineering.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Purchasing and/or lean manufacturing certifications.
• Experience with quality and environmental regulations such as ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, and FDA.
• Project management techniques.
• Experience with low volume, high complexity automation and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations).
• Knowledge of sustainable supply chain techniques.

How to Apply:

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