Senior Operational Buyer
Vanderlande, New York, NY, United States
Job Title
Senior Operational Buyer
Job Overview
As a subsidiary of Toyota Industries (TICO), Vanderlande North America is enjoying rapid growth and extraordinary market demand. Vanderlande is a global market leader in material handling system manufacture, design, installation, and service. Vanderlande systems employ the latest in robotic, mechanical, and software technology. Vanderlande’s customers are household names in e-commerce, package delivery, and air transportation.
Responsibilities
Oversee purchase orders created through engineer to order (ETO) specifications.
Consult sourcing to redirect orders when there is an issue with the default supplier.
Manage factory shortage messages and translate these into purchase orders.
Coordinate and monitor the internal order approval process.
Monitor and enter order acknowledgements.
Integrate new suppliers into the Vanderlande process.
Place RFQs.
Monitor exceptions (date, quality SCAR, logistics SCAR, RMA, and Item Master Data).
Evaluate Item Master Data in the ERP system.
Ensure that orders meet the deadlines outlined in the Equipment Delivery Program (EDP).
Report status of the open orders to Supply Chain Coordinators and communicate possible solutions to mitigate risks.
Coordinate resolutions to questions from suppliers or lead‑time delivery or quality issues.
Coordinate resolutions to receiving and payment issues.
Manage and maintain the open order report to keep all orders updated in JDE and ensure on‑time delivery.
Drive escalations.
Prepare business review meetings.
Monitor supplier delivery performance.
Manage supplier continuous improvements.
Support operational buyers in escalations and risks.
Further develop suppliers to mitigate delivery delays and risks.
Develop supplier knowledge and understand supplier capacity.
Create a feedback stream to internal stakeholders when required.
Compare and negotiate price deals to produce cost savings for standard products and/or with established and approved suppliers.
Submit claims if suppliers deviate from agreed terms and conditions.
Identify recurring problems.
Improve own working methods and identify aspects that need improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Team player with strong communication skills.
Proficient in Excel and other computer applications.
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
Strong customer service orientation.
Negotiation and procurement skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high‑energy office environment.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to work independently and coach lower‑level buyers.
Required Education and Experience
BS or BA degree.
Four or more years of experience as an operational buyer or equivalent.
Highly organized and structured approach to work.
Experience entering and expediting purchase orders.
Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards E1 preferred).
Good computer skills; proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Technical or mechanical training or experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Travel
Up to 5% travel.
Supervisory Responsibility
No supervisory responsibilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Vanderlande is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Senior Operational Buyer
Job Overview
As a subsidiary of Toyota Industries (TICO), Vanderlande North America is enjoying rapid growth and extraordinary market demand. Vanderlande is a global market leader in material handling system manufacture, design, installation, and service. Vanderlande systems employ the latest in robotic, mechanical, and software technology. Vanderlande’s customers are household names in e-commerce, package delivery, and air transportation.
Responsibilities
Oversee purchase orders created through engineer to order (ETO) specifications.
Consult sourcing to redirect orders when there is an issue with the default supplier.
Manage factory shortage messages and translate these into purchase orders.
Coordinate and monitor the internal order approval process.
Monitor and enter order acknowledgements.
Integrate new suppliers into the Vanderlande process.
Place RFQs.
Monitor exceptions (date, quality SCAR, logistics SCAR, RMA, and Item Master Data).
Evaluate Item Master Data in the ERP system.
Ensure that orders meet the deadlines outlined in the Equipment Delivery Program (EDP).
Report status of the open orders to Supply Chain Coordinators and communicate possible solutions to mitigate risks.
Coordinate resolutions to questions from suppliers or lead‑time delivery or quality issues.
Coordinate resolutions to receiving and payment issues.
Manage and maintain the open order report to keep all orders updated in JDE and ensure on‑time delivery.
Drive escalations.
Prepare business review meetings.
Monitor supplier delivery performance.
Manage supplier continuous improvements.
Support operational buyers in escalations and risks.
Further develop suppliers to mitigate delivery delays and risks.
Develop supplier knowledge and understand supplier capacity.
Create a feedback stream to internal stakeholders when required.
Compare and negotiate price deals to produce cost savings for standard products and/or with established and approved suppliers.
Submit claims if suppliers deviate from agreed terms and conditions.
Identify recurring problems.
Improve own working methods and identify aspects that need improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Team player with strong communication skills.
Proficient in Excel and other computer applications.
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
Strong customer service orientation.
Negotiation and procurement skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high‑energy office environment.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to work independently and coach lower‑level buyers.
Required Education and Experience
BS or BA degree.
Four or more years of experience as an operational buyer or equivalent.
Highly organized and structured approach to work.
Experience entering and expediting purchase orders.
Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards E1 preferred).
Good computer skills; proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Technical or mechanical training or experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Travel
Up to 5% travel.
Supervisory Responsibility
No supervisory responsibilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Vanderlande is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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