1. Support sourcing activities for Steel and other assigned commodities for External and Internal Suppliers.
2. Timely issue of purchase orders and maintain accurate delivery dates and quantities in SAP.
3. Closely work with suppliers to expedite materials for urgent requirements and provide timely feedback.
4. Ensure purchase order acknowledgement is updated in SAP all the time for assigned materials.
5. Create /release inter-company stock transfer purchase orders for Custom parts in SAP.
6. Co-ordinate with Engineering, Configuration, Materials management, and other departments for purchase item clarifications, specifically for custom parts.
7. Develop and monitor purchase parts inventory plan to support customer delivery requirements and forecasts.
8. Work closely with Planners / Supervisors / managers to ensure procured material is available to support shop floor requirements.
9. Timely update on parts availability to Final Assembly planner / Master Scheduler and other team members to support sales order on time delivery.
10. Review all open invoices that do not match Accounts Payable systems. Ensure timely actions are taken for clarification and resolutions.
11. Maintenance of SAP item master data accuracy such as; lot size, Safety Stock, MRP Type, lead times, etc.
12. Measure and Manage KPI and supplier scorecard for key suppliers along with relevant KPI.
13. Maintain key commodities trends to predict raw materials price change.
14. Provide guidance and support to global inventory management optimization initiatives.
15. Make recommendations for productivity and/or method improvements.
16. Complete miscellaneous duties and tasks as they may be assigned.
17. Adhere to Health and Safety Regulations.
18. Ensure ISO guidelines are followed.

Qualification:
A Degree or diploma, with a minimum of three (3) years of buying or sourcing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. current enrollment in APICS program is an asset; working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP system; must be proficient with MS Office; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; ability to multi-task; strong organization skills; good written and oral communication skills; strong inter-personal skills; good attention to detail given the company wide impact; ability to be proactive and incorporate efficiencies into daily tasks; creative individual with an expected ability to make recommendations for change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who we are:

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (\xe2\x80\x9cMRO\xe2\x80\x9d) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is a Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose \xe2\x80\x94 Shape What Matters For Tomorrow\xe2\x84\xa2 \xe2\x80\x94 we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual\'s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".