Sr. Buyer - ASTEC INDUSTRIES : Job Details

DescriptionBUILT TO CONNECT Power Flame is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer of gas, oil, combination gas/oil, low NOx burners, and combustion control systems designed for commercial, industrial, and process applications. Power Flame is a subsidiary of Astec Industries. Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.TOTAL REWARDS, INCLUDING;

• Benefits Offerings as early as Day 1
• Retirement Savings Programs
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Bonus Earning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

ABOUT THE POSITION Responsible for providing customer service to internal customers and external vendors by placing purchase orders, maintaining past due reports, following up on orders to ensure materials are delivered on promised dates, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods where the financial impact or decision making is limited. The Senior Buyer may work directly in support of the production line operations and/or in collaboration with department managers, engineers or operations staff procuring product.Key Deliverables

• Oversees and maintain inventory.
• Prepares all purchase orders.
• Assist with the development of new processes.
• Train and oversee subordinate staff.
• Asses the financial risk of purchases.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Studies system requirements to determine daily production needs for each department and adjusting schedules as necessary to meet the production schedule.
• Checks for part shortages, recommends alternative components, and fills requirements necessary to complete the production process.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and production orders.
• Maintains quoted prices of purchased components.
• Assigns part numbers for purchased components.
• Monitors inventory levels and schedules purchase order and production orders to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, process improvements, and quality of the product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the plant, department, or workforce.
• Defines area goals and initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve defined goals.
• Maintains open communication with plant workers and resolves conflicts within Company standards, drawing on Company resources (Senior Management) when necessary.
• Verifies labor reporting daily and makes appropriate corrections.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Responsible for updating ASP Savings Tracker.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with inventory information.
• Plans, organize, control, manage, and evaluate the work of the Supply Chain department by establishing operational plans and initiatives to meet department goals and objectives to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience required.
• Knowledge of raw materials to include sheet steel, bar stock and tubing in both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The ability to demonstrate strong purchasing and production process skills to maximize quality and overall cost control throughout the manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Ability to motivate develops, organize, prioritize, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Ability to communicate with company employees, co-workers, management, suppliers and customers in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner.
• Understand knowledge of our machines and their function in making of components.
• Ability to compile data defines problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Public speaking and presentation skills appropriate for training personnel in a group format.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of the practical application of common software and technology. This includes formulas and spreadsheet, word processing and presentation programs.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find root cause and suggest corrective action.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Supervisor and Leadership ExpectationsNo Supervision of Employees in this roleOur Culture and ValuesEmployees that become part of Power Flame embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers.
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals.
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success.

NOTE: This position is responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.WORK ENVIRONMENT OfficeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.