Planner/Buyer

Watts Water Technologies•Blauvelt, NY

3d•$60,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead. SCOPE OF POSITION The Planner/Buyer is responsible for proactively purchasing raw materials and components to meet Production and Customer requirements by managing the planning and procurement functions, monitoring inventory levels and lead times, developing and maintaining vendor relationships, and working cross-functionally within the Organization. This position has no supervisory responsibility. This position reports to the Materials Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Blauvelt, NY.

Requirements

Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Negotiation skills
Strong customer service skills and orientation
Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills
Strong team player
Computer proficiency
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing
Ability to communicate in English
Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and self-motivated
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including drug screen, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
1+ year experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Materials Management within a lean manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

CPM or APICS preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Procures and plans all materials, products, and services utilized throughout the company.
Creates spreadsheets to track/identify cost analysis, supplier on time, quality issues, continuous improvement, etc.
Develops processes that improve productivity and streamline the activities of materials while increasing the efficiency of the team.
Maintains open communication and a strong functional relationship with all suppliers through verbal and written communications.
Assists all areas of production with the day-to-day needs related to part shortages or concerns needed to satisfy customers on time shipments
Maintains knowledge of AERCO’s processes, techniques, business strategy, new products, tools, equipment, etc.
Monitors and updates all purchase orders to ensure that all pricing, delivery dates, QTY’s, etc. are correct and current.
Works with Accounting and Receiving regarding all pricing, delivery, and receipts issues.
Follow through on root cause action items and create a detailed spreadsheet to track and record all actions/issues.
Works with the materials team to set up and maintain the Kanban system for Material releasing to suppliers and material flow to the point of use.
Additional responsibilities and objectives will be added as needed based on business and area needs.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Materials Manager or the Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)