Job Description Buyer ( **Job Number:**

HAM00045X ) * Thorough understanding and accurate maintenance of process related systems.

* Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationship focused on delivery performance.

* Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner.

* Continually develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness.

* Collaborate with departments project leaders to support all specified Mass Production (Site Delivery Frame) department projects to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets.

* Collaboration with other departments/experts for development or improvement of characteristics to reduce impact to the department(s).

* Understand and manage New Model and Mass Production design change activity to ensure quality and minimize Production impact and cost.

* Maintain reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis / countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems.

* Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) for area of responsibility to ensure associate success.

* Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in the area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.

* Support company vision through Business Plan, Marutoku, and other department initiatives in areas of knowledge and technical expertise.

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent related experience

* 4 years experience if no degree in related field

* Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* Strong organizational skills

* Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction

* Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment

* Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement

* Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems

* Effectively lead project themes

* Effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

* Delivery Index per Million

* Delivery Global Direct Pass (GDP)

* Delivery Downtime (Mainline)

* Delivery Downtime (Subline)

* Delivery Total Rejects per Unit (TRPU)

* Delivery A-Ranks

* Approve/Confirm supplier design changes

* Review and issuance of purchase orders through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) via 862/830/850

* Authority to issue supplier index via North American Reporting System (NARS) reports

* Review proposed countermeasures and their effectiveness once implemented

* Issuance and review of exceptional transportation via CEVA Matrix

* Manage project related schedules, activity, and buyer performance tracking