Description An exciting opportunity exists at Barnes for a Buyer in its Force and Motion Control SBU, Maumee, OH. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the tactical, day-to-day, relationship with domestic and international suppliers for items that are stocked in AS Raymond warehouses. This position is responsible for maximizing inventory turns and minimizing obsolete inventory and inventory write-offs. Additionally, this position will take a lead role in resolving issues related to supplier relationships, shipments from suppliers and invoices Core Responsibilities: Manage the inventory position for selected commodity/location and maintain relationship with assigned suppliers. Responsible for $3 - $5 million in Inventory and accountable for maintaining a first pass fill rate of 98%. Analyze and act on purchase recommendations generated by the materials management system. This includes generating Purchase Orders, communicating POs to suppliers, receiving acknowledgements, and performing PO maintenance as needed Accountable for global contract negotiations and long-term agreements, managing total cost requirements. Review fill rate performance daily and initiate corrective actions where necessary Communicate with suppliers regarding shipping performance, open PO's, expedite/defer requests, and other issues as needed. Manage IVR/obsolete/excess inventory Resolve problem shipments with suppliers, receiving issues, packaging standards, etc. Resolve problem invoices (mismatched vouchers) with suppliers Take an active role in communicating service and inventory issues across departments (including Purchasing, Marketing, Operations, Finance, etc.) and with management. Responsible for approving or denying upcoming shipments from each supplier. Managing requisitions and providing regular updates to system regarding order status. Approximately 10% travel is required for (but not limited to) supplier visits, sales ride-alongs, training seminars, etc. Perform other projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager. Acts in accordance with Barnes Group Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years in inventory management, materials or related experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Experience working with materials management systems in a distribution environment Experience in a distribution environment with many SKU's Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field. APICS/CPIM certification preferred. Qualifications Behaviors Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Education Bachelors of Supply Chain Management (required) Experience 3 years: Inventory management, materials or related experience with increasing levels of responsibility. (required) Licenses & Certifications APICS CPIM (preferred) 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contra