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Job Title: Strategic Buyer

Company: Munters

About Us: Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission-critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of the energy consumption in many of our customers' operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources, and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters' business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where interns are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

+ MRP / MPS. Execute the MRP functions related to purchased materials in accordance with defined policies, procedures and workflows. Interpret outputs of the MRP and MPS forecasting modules and recommend adjustments as appropriate.

+ Purchase Orders. Raise and issues purchase orders to approved suppliers for direct and indirect materials in a timely fashion and communicate concerns and conflicts to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Ensure all required documentation is provided to the supplier. Perform required system updates to the ERP modules in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with approval matrix for spending authorization.

+ Supplier Portal. Expand and develop the use of the Supplier Web Portal. Manage all user accounts. Train all users and ensure compliance.

+ Ordering Systems. Oversee and implement appropriate offline ordering systems related to vendor managed and shop floor controlled materials (VMI, floor-stock, Kanban's etc.). Ensure compliance to established procedures and guidelines.

Experience and Skills Required:

+ Strong analytical and organizational skills are required as is a high level of creativity

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills combined with the ability to present information in a meaningful manner

+ Excellent interpersonal skills to include the ability to provide leadership and create camaraderie and synergy among cross-functional groups

+ Strong PC skills including spreadsheets, word processing and ERP systems.

Key Personal Skills:

+ Good communication skills.

+ Can use Microsoft Office utilities.

+ Able to work in a fast paced environment that changing quickly.

+ Able to meet agreed upon deadlines for completing assigned tasks.

Key Competencies:

+ Understanding of Material Requirements (MRP) systems.

+ Knowledge of Purchasing processes and practices.

+ Knowledge of Supply Chain techniques and ordering systems.

+ Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Language Skills Required:

+ Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Academic Background:

+ Bachelor degree in Business curriculum preferred.

Benefits:

+ Competitive salary

+ Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

+ Flexible work schedule

+ Generous vacation and paid time off.

+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.

+ Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.

+ Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.

+ State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable for the position.