Commodity Buyer Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands. If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Senior Commodity Manager, the Buyer role is designed for the procurement professional with a strategic vision to implement broad organizational goals within the concept of Total Cost of Ownership while operating across multiple product lines and facilities. Under limited direction this position is responsible for targeting the best Total Cost of Ownership for products and services in specified commodities, providing leadership in supplier management, project management, the consolidation of suppliers and processes, cultivating supplier relationships, issue resolution and managing service level agreements for its' stake holders. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Effectively manage key suppliers via risk mitigation, scorecards and KPI's.
- Work within cross-functional teams on new product development and cost savings initiatives.
- Developing and achieving short and long-range operational objectives by maximizing cost savings while keeping in mind Total Cost of Ownership.
- Take a leadership role in Supplier Management and Monitoring efforts.
- Limit company exposure to obsolescence through life cycles of various products.
- Select and maintain suppliers to support manufacturing and corporate procurement requirements.
- Aide in the development of formal Commodity Strategies to align short-, medium-, and long-term goals align with the needs of the business.
- Support the building of Should-Cost models that outline product costs to help identify cost-out opportunities.
- Utilize P2P platform for vendor and contract management as well as on-line tenders and/or reverse auction exercises.
- Run Make vs. Buy scenarios that considers AM's vertical integration while leveraging third party opportunities.
- Qualify sources to support BOM of Manufactured Products.
- Ensure suppliers support effective inventory management through supplier performance monitoring and accurate PFEP's.
- Track and analyze vendor quality performance.
- Commodity tracking and analysis to help manage the strategic position of the company.
- Maintain appropriate vendor files and reports as required.
- Work with Product Management on new product development including the successful launch of said products.
- Support the management of Engineering Change Notifications and requests.
- Address Accounts Payable issues when escalated.
- Perform Supplier Risk Assessments to ensure new potential suppliers are viable and existing suppliers remain viable partners.
- Assist quality department in assessing the supplier's ability to meet AMI's quality requirements in part by participating in quality audits.
- Work with Materials Management and manufacturing plants to track supplier performance and share best purchasing practices.
- Work with Engineering on VA/VE opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, or Finance.
- At least 5 years of experience in Procurement in a high volume, highly complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in basic negotiation principles.
- Ability to work well in cross-functional teams in both plant and corporate environments.
- At a minimum, intermediate MS Excel skills are required.
- Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
- Demonstrated abilities to implement process change improvements and best practices.
- CPM or APICS a plus
Work Environment: The atmosphere is that of an office environment where sitting for prolonged periods of time are critical. Frequent use of company communication devices is required such as a computer, phone, and other office electronics. Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless! Associated Materials ... Building Products Better Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.