At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Assists or provides component value engineering alternative solutions for competitive advantage
Collaborates with Business functional areas and Suppliers as necessary to optimize component and supplies inventory investment
Partners with Business functional areas and Suppliers on new components, supplies, and service option development and introduction
Provides internal and external training in component features and benefits
Prepares and/or approves purchase orders within company policies and procedures
Creates, reviews, and/or approves requisitions and replenishment reports for purchases in compliance with company policies and procedures
Conducts or assists with physical inventories
Coordinates components, supplies, or service delivery schedules with Sales, Scheduling, Operations, and Suppliers to minimize late deliveries
Develops alternate uses or disposal options for obsolete and/or excess components, supplies, and materials
Evaluates supplier performance per company/compliance standards, policies, and procedures for corrective action, negotiation, and/or decision making support
Identifies workflow and process improvements and collaborate with Business functional areas and Suppliers as necessary to implement changes
Holds working knowledge of governmental, environmental, and association standards by primary category assignment
Maintains system standard/average cost updates per standard operating procedures and/or company guidelines
Files records for tax and audit purposes
Prepares or participates in the development of standard operating procedures for purchasing related activity
Provides and/or participates in components, supplies, and services purchase recommendations and actions
Offers backup support for other Buyers within company guidelines and procedures.=
Provides non-conforming goods remediation assistance to Business functional areas and Suppliers
Trains in policies, procedures, systems, and product/service categories
Qualifies and assists new supplier setups utilizing company policies, procedures, and purchased item requirements
Seeks new components, supplies, services, and vendors to support company and departmental objectives
Utilizes new/existing systems to provide information to Business and Suppliers
Follows the standard business practice of maintaining the privacy of protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Qualifications

Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Flexibility in an ever-changing environment and have a willingness to be cooperative in day-to-day activities
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical, statistical, and negotiating skills
Bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent combination of education and 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience
Previous experience with ERP system preferred
Previous wood products experience preferred

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