Purchasing - Salary - Buyer / Planner

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Description of Duties :

Temperature Control Division of Standard Motor Products, has a Buyer position open at our Lewisville, Texas location.

As a key and highly visible member of our Purchasing Department, you will negotiate and coordinate all activities related to procurement, international and domestic, of selected commodities for aftermarket and for our engineered solutions business segments with intent to purchase through delivery while maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support business needs. The vast majority of supply partners are international.

• Analyze the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, lead-times, and date commodity as needed.
• Issue new and monitor existing purchase orders for delivery to meet business needs.
• Extensive MRP, inventory replenishment experience required.
• MRP ordering, order expedite, defer, cancel experience required.
• Maintain timely control of orders, revisions, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records and order arrival.
• Effectively communicate with internal staff and domestic and international suppliers.
• Effectively communicate and work closely with our Product Development, Engineering, Receiving Inspection, and Accounts Payable departments from multiple SMP locations.
• Effectively coordinate with our Product Development and Engineering departments to select suppliers based on quality, cost, lead-time and service.
• Participate in negotiations with suppliers.
• Research and implement opportunities to reduce cost of products and/or services.
• Responsible for maintaining acceptable inventory levels and inventory turn goals.
• Coordinate and make necessary arrangements for processing discrepancy items/materials for proper disposition. Issue replacement purchase orders as required on returned items and materials.
  
  

SUPERVISIORY REQUIREMENTS:

None

REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE:

To qualify, a Bachelor’s Degree or two or more year’s related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a high-volume international setting. CPIM certification preferred. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication and problem solving skills are also essential. Candidate must be proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, CONCATINATE, TRIM, basic IF Statements, Calculations, etc.). MS Excel knowledge is necessary for various responsibilities. Knowledge of JD Edwards ERP/MRP system systems preferred. Candidates will be required to take a MS Excel skills assessment.

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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