Factory Supply Chain Buyer

Factory Supply Chain Buyer

Location: Hanover, PA

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planets surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

The Aerospace Business Unit is responsible for Aerospace applications with a global responsibility for Sales, Manufacturing, Business development, Product and Process Development. The Business Unit operates in a large number of countries and markets, all over the world and with a customer portfolio that includes all major players in the Aerospace industry. Our business is fully customer focused, with products specifically designed for an engine / airframe application and then produced in small quantities and small lots on highly flexible equipment. Extreme product range fragmentation, complex product design, very high-quality standards and traceability requirements are the peculiarity of our Business Unit. In Hanover, PA we produce Rings and Seals for the Aerospace and Industrial markets.

Job Summary:
The Buyer reports to the Supply Chain Manager and represents the Company position with our suppliers. The Buyer performs strategic sourcing, acquisition & management of assigned commodities related to cost reduction activities, source selection and qualification. Manage stocking programs, subcontracting, preparation of RFPs/RFQs contract negotiating and management in conjunction with the Aerospace Operations Purchasing Office. Preparation of forecasts, cost analysis, and Scorecards for assigned commodities and suppliers.

Job Duties and responsibilities are (including but not limited to):

• General administrative activities: enter & maintain standard costs and contracts, government cost estimates, review engineering change notices, resolution of invoice matching issues.
• Support Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations related to new bearing designs and manufacturing.
• Continuous improvement to assist in day to day activities within department & work cross functionality to service internal customers & develop supplier relationships.
• Develop and implement short and long-term procurement planning programs to assure adequate quantities of suitable materials are at the time and place needed to meet actual requirements at the lowest total cost.
• Negotiate prices and create competitive bidding situations to ensure lowest total cost.
• Analyze and evaluate quotations submitted directly or in response to bid requests to assure that quality, capability, and costs are satisfactory.
• Aggressively seek and recommend cost savings possibilities based upon new sources, improved systems or new items.
• Maintain market intelligence and report changes in pricing levels and potential problem areas or conditions which could adversely affect the companys procurement position.
• Manage supplier base in regard to quality, delivery and service.
• Completes projects assigned by Purchasing Manager.
• Independently initiates projects to reduce cost and/or improve processes.
• Must be willing to travel to supplier site when necessary.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.

Ability to effectively communicate with management, operations, inspection, and customers.

Job Education, Experience, and Requirements:

• A 4-year degree in business-related discipline, and/or a combination of 3-5 years of related Purchasing experience and/or Professional Certification in lieu of degree.
• Must be knowledgeable in the application and use of negotiating techniques and principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the significant short- and long-range influences on the availability and prices of assigned commodities preferred.
• Be familiar with legal aspects of purchasing, inventory control, methods, and cost/price analysis.
• Knowledge of aerospace purchasing requirements preferred.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.

What Youll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. ?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Hanover, PA
Job ID: 20623

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