Buyer II

Overview

ENERPAC - Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 25 countries.

The Company's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world.

The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol "EPAC".

Our vision is to be our customer's preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/ .

Summary - basic function of the role

The buyer/planner will handle the day to day purchasing of parts, tools, equipment, and services for the business.

Major responsibilities of this position include processing purchase orders, resolving purchase order issues, communicating with suppliers, tracking/expediting orders, and managing inventory.

Shift: Onsite Monday - Friday; 7:30 - 4:00 pm, some flexibility is possible

Job Duties and Responsibilities


* Create and maintain purchase orders and/or blanket orders to obtain materials that meet production and/or customer order requirements.


* Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to purchasing activities including order variances, delivery delays, invoicing discrepancies, and quality issues.


* Manage supplier relationships including resolving quality and supply issues, improving supplier performance, and building successful supply chain partnerships.


* Working cross-functionally to expedite PO's based on shortage reports and/or expedite requests to meet delivery requirements for customer orders or projects.

Attend operations team meetings as appropriate.


* Monitor and update system inventory planning parameters including, but not limited to, safety stocks/reorder points, lead-times, order quantities/multiples, and forecasts to maintain customer OTD while minimizing working capital


* Follow-up with suppliers on PO acknowledgements and past due PO's to meet KPI targets and goals


* Identify continuous Improvement opportunities to drive improvements to KPI's such as cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.


* Working with Category Managers, develop, implement, and maintain procurement strategies to balance quality, cost, and supply continuity.

This may include leading or assisting in resourcing projects by analyzing costs, executing RFQ's, and facilitating supplier transitions/implementations.


* All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies


* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.


* Excellent ...