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TK Elevator is looking for an experienced Buyer II to join our world class team in Middleton, TN.

This role performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity-of-supply. Lead root cause analysis efforts that identify trends/problems and provide solutions. Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reductions and process improvements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs inventory planning, purchasing, management and reconciliation to maintain continuity of supplies.
• Ensures continuity-of-supply by the use of practical problem solving and other lean tools.
• Order materials, parts and products.
• Initiates communication with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist with pricing, invoicing, tracking and processing of orders.
• Identify and solve problems by conducting root cause analysis.
• Identify, recommend and assist in the implementation of cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.
• Analyze trends to generate meaningful forecasts.
• Research cost reduction opportunities for premium freight.
• Address negative inventory reconciliation.
• Perform excess and obsolescence reconciliation.
• Participate in physical inventory annually.
• Lead cross-functional efforts.
• Adhere to the Office 6S principles.
• Mentor new buyers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Finance required.
• Master's Degree a plus.
• APICS Certification a plus.
• Three to seven years of purchasing and planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated success in year over year material cost reduction projects preferred.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of component parts required.
• Must be familiar with engineering change processes, bill of materials, company parts and products.
• Solid written and oral communication skills essential for the role.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple functions in a fast paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple projects.