Upstream Supply Chain Buyer

Sponsorship is not included for this role: we are not able to consider anyone who is on a current work visa or who will require a work visa in the future. The Oxford, OH plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Upstream Supply Chain Buyer. You will be primarily accountable for managing supplier contacts, backlog replenishment, and ensuring a continuous flow of material into the facility. What will you do? • Ensure continuous flow of incoming raw material, components, and sub-assemblies. • Manage supplier contacts and networks through the purchasing database (Supply Side Platform Portal) • Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders) • Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling. • Manage the upstream backorder portfolio, component shortages, and micromanage to insure the availability of material • Monitor and improve the supplier’s performance through established KPIs. Work with suppl