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Broetje Automation Junior Buyer in Chicago, Illinois
Job Title: Junior Buyer
Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and Japan. US locations include: Buffalo (NY), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
Summary: In this role, the Junior Buyer will assist with procurement and fulfillment for product lines and installation projects. The Junior Buyer will establish clear communication with suppliers and drive actions for timely fulfillment of supplier Purchase Orders (POs) aligned to customer requirements / need-by date.
Education & experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 1 year experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering, and / or manufacturing
1 year of experience with ERP system SAP
Desirable Qualifications:
High-energy, self-motivated, willing to take on responsibilities across functions & team’s boundaries, and drive assigned tasks to closure
Willingness to visit Suppliers & develop recovery plans, set production priorities, and detail analysis on product work cycle
Strong business & financial acumen; understanding of business operations & manufacturing industry
Program / Project management skills with horizontal teams
Strong interpersonal & leadership skills
Strong quantitative & analytical skills, strong PC & database management skills
Ability to work well under tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities
Strong oral & written communication skills, and negotiation skills
Job Responsibilities:
Convert Purchase Requisitions to POs, update PO Promise Dates from suppliers, and manage PO schedule changes / work within standard ERP process
Achieve best cost for material with outstanding quality and within customer need-by date
Own Fulfillment KPI; On-time PO placement, On-time Delivery, Supplier Promise Date / PO Promise Date accuracy, Deflation, Adherence to Supplier Contracts / Pricing, and invoice resolution
Partner with the Supplier Quality & negotiate on Vendor Recovery associated with Liquidated Damages due to delivery & quality issues
Hold bi-weekly / monthly rhythm with strategic suppliers for overall supplier performance and ensure best price & lead times are offered by suppliers
Partner with engineering and coordinate with suppliers on design change implementation
Develop knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes, material and commodity pricing and excellent focus on quality
Be a first line of contact and establish strategic relationship with suppliers
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive Wages
401(k) company match
100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
Disability plan & group life insurance program
Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus ten paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
International travel opportunities (Germany)
Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ
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