Owens Corning
Plant Buyer
Owens Corning, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441
Plant Buyer
Location(s):
Savannah, GA, US, 31408
Function:
Manufacturing
Audience:
Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:
On Site
Requisition ID:
63320
SUMMARYThe Plant Buyer should ensure that the procurement or goods and services are properly authorized, approved and competitively priced, manage the spare parts ordering/inventory and communicate and implement division sourcing policies and procedures.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork with maintenance to develop and maintain inventory control of all maintenance parts and materials, part criticality, and cost monitoring.Coordinates SAP maintenance of spare partsWorks with Maintenance Planner to train maintenance personnel on data integrity for SAP Parts, Criticality, Safety Stock, and BOMsWorks with Maintenance Planner when needed in conducting vendor consultations.Works with other Maintenance leadership team members to improve employee relations and shop throughput.Works with the Sourcing Attendant, and all other departments, to insure labeling compliance.Colloborate with the Controller to ensure data integrity when it comes to designating proper account assignments for SAP costing.Ensure that the Savannah Plant maintains SOX Compliance regarding spart part cycle counts, purchase order protocols, and proper vendor setup. Maintain printed records of signed inventory counts conducted for spare part counts in perpetuity.Consult with Maintenance Leader and Controller when making decisions regarding whether to start stocking a part in inventoryMaintain accurate SAP Material Master data, such as safety stock, to avoid over-ordering or stocking outEnsure the "store" room is functioning to meet the maintenance department needs for keeping the line running, ensuring that inventory levels are accurate and presented correctly in SAP. In addition, work closely with the maintenance leadership team to develop and maintain an effective critical parts listing.
Create purchase orders for all purchases within the plant following all Global Sourcing Busines Rules
Clear all GRNIs, Kickouts, and outstanding Due-Ins belonging to the Buyer role in a timely manner.Maintain accurate SAP purchasing data to minimize kickoutsEnsure timely payment to vendors by reviewing payables kickouts daily and analyze root cause to eliminate recurrenceMaintain SAP material codes as needed by following procedures for adding, deleting, extending or correcting dataReview and convert all SAP Purchase Requisitions dailyReview MRP list daily and clear all past-due exception messagesCoordinate the return of duplicate orders or wrong parts to vendorsCreate and maintain Info Records and Source Lists as neededEnsure record retention procedure is implementedEnsure the plant uses National Account Vendors for assigned purchases exclusivelyWorks with Maintenance Planner, Plant Operations Personnel, and Sourcing Attendant in packaging and shipping for all parts and equipment leases.
Be a positive spokesperson and help lead plant wide changes.
Act as a liaison between finance, production and maintenance team.Act as a liaison between division sourcing and the plant.Act as Vendor Number and Material Master Code AdministratorDevelop an effective inventory management system to improve productivity and the safeguarding of assets in the store room.Continuously work to manage inventory levels to improve plant cash flow and working capital position.
Provide the Plant Controller with accurate and timely purchasing informationMonth End PO accruals required related to period spend accuracyDevelop reports in order to analyze costs, usage, trendsReview, investigate, and bring to resolution all purchasing issues for month end closeEnsure data integrity when it comes to designating proper account assignments for SAP costing.
SKILLS AND ABILITIESThe employee should hold the following abilities:Able to think under pressure and make quick decisionsAble to work well in a team or aloneGood attention to detailIntegrityStrong communication skills, written and oralSense of urgencyAbility to prioritize in fast-paced environmentMust understand verbal and written instructionsMust be self-motivated to work independently and in a groupAnalytical skillsNegotiating skillsMust perform basic mathematical calculations
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIESThe employee must be able to:Check, Create, reply to e-mailLearn and master company computer programs - existing and futureMust be able to collect data from company data base systems and convert to required documents - word documents, spreadsheets, presentationsUnderstanding and adherence to SOX requirements/basic accounting principlesGood communication skills, both verbal & writtenSAP proficiency is highly desirable (work orders, purchase requisitions, vendor master data, etc.)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEThe employee should have the following:4-Year College Degree Preferred
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThe employee should possess the ability to:Pass drug screen at prior to employmentAcceptable background checkPass pre-employment physical
Nearest Major Market:
Savannah
Location(s):
Savannah, GA, US, 31408
Function:
Manufacturing
Audience:
Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:
On Site
Requisition ID:
63320
SUMMARYThe Plant Buyer should ensure that the procurement or goods and services are properly authorized, approved and competitively priced, manage the spare parts ordering/inventory and communicate and implement division sourcing policies and procedures.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork with maintenance to develop and maintain inventory control of all maintenance parts and materials, part criticality, and cost monitoring.Coordinates SAP maintenance of spare partsWorks with Maintenance Planner to train maintenance personnel on data integrity for SAP Parts, Criticality, Safety Stock, and BOMsWorks with Maintenance Planner when needed in conducting vendor consultations.Works with other Maintenance leadership team members to improve employee relations and shop throughput.Works with the Sourcing Attendant, and all other departments, to insure labeling compliance.Colloborate with the Controller to ensure data integrity when it comes to designating proper account assignments for SAP costing.Ensure that the Savannah Plant maintains SOX Compliance regarding spart part cycle counts, purchase order protocols, and proper vendor setup. Maintain printed records of signed inventory counts conducted for spare part counts in perpetuity.Consult with Maintenance Leader and Controller when making decisions regarding whether to start stocking a part in inventoryMaintain accurate SAP Material Master data, such as safety stock, to avoid over-ordering or stocking outEnsure the "store" room is functioning to meet the maintenance department needs for keeping the line running, ensuring that inventory levels are accurate and presented correctly in SAP. In addition, work closely with the maintenance leadership team to develop and maintain an effective critical parts listing.
Create purchase orders for all purchases within the plant following all Global Sourcing Busines Rules
Clear all GRNIs, Kickouts, and outstanding Due-Ins belonging to the Buyer role in a timely manner.Maintain accurate SAP purchasing data to minimize kickoutsEnsure timely payment to vendors by reviewing payables kickouts daily and analyze root cause to eliminate recurrenceMaintain SAP material codes as needed by following procedures for adding, deleting, extending or correcting dataReview and convert all SAP Purchase Requisitions dailyReview MRP list daily and clear all past-due exception messagesCoordinate the return of duplicate orders or wrong parts to vendorsCreate and maintain Info Records and Source Lists as neededEnsure record retention procedure is implementedEnsure the plant uses National Account Vendors for assigned purchases exclusivelyWorks with Maintenance Planner, Plant Operations Personnel, and Sourcing Attendant in packaging and shipping for all parts and equipment leases.
Be a positive spokesperson and help lead plant wide changes.
Act as a liaison between finance, production and maintenance team.Act as a liaison between division sourcing and the plant.Act as Vendor Number and Material Master Code AdministratorDevelop an effective inventory management system to improve productivity and the safeguarding of assets in the store room.Continuously work to manage inventory levels to improve plant cash flow and working capital position.
Provide the Plant Controller with accurate and timely purchasing informationMonth End PO accruals required related to period spend accuracyDevelop reports in order to analyze costs, usage, trendsReview, investigate, and bring to resolution all purchasing issues for month end closeEnsure data integrity when it comes to designating proper account assignments for SAP costing.
SKILLS AND ABILITIESThe employee should hold the following abilities:Able to think under pressure and make quick decisionsAble to work well in a team or aloneGood attention to detailIntegrityStrong communication skills, written and oralSense of urgencyAbility to prioritize in fast-paced environmentMust understand verbal and written instructionsMust be self-motivated to work independently and in a groupAnalytical skillsNegotiating skillsMust perform basic mathematical calculations
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIESThe employee must be able to:Check, Create, reply to e-mailLearn and master company computer programs - existing and futureMust be able to collect data from company data base systems and convert to required documents - word documents, spreadsheets, presentationsUnderstanding and adherence to SOX requirements/basic accounting principlesGood communication skills, both verbal & writtenSAP proficiency is highly desirable (work orders, purchase requisitions, vendor master data, etc.)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEThe employee should have the following:4-Year College Degree Preferred
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThe employee should possess the ability to:Pass drug screen at prior to employmentAcceptable background checkPass pre-employment physical
Nearest Major Market:
Savannah