Basic Function:

Partner with various internal client groups to deliver all goods and services within specifications, on time and at minimum cost, thus facilitating each department’s optimal performance. Consistently drive a high standard of performance and accountability when dealing with all vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates with vendors using lean principles and just in time delivery to maintain appropriate deliverables on raw materials, supplies and services
• Works with prime vendors to promote vendor relationships and vendor managed inventory
• Identifies vendors for goods and services required, i.e. office, facility and manufacturing supplies, and develop strong partnerships based on integrity, quality, on-time performance and cost
• Partners with all departments to maintain inventories at optimal levels
• Works with quality control and various departments, establishes acceptable standards of cost, timing and quality, and consistently delivers against those standards
• Develops and runs reports, and effectively works within all required business systems
• Assist other Buyers, participates in meetings i.e. takes notes and prepares information, call suppliers for price quotes and delivery status as directed
• Assist Materials Department on an as needed basis in support of the departments strategic direction

QMS Responsibilities:

• Knows the QMS requirements as they relate to them
• Complies with the organization Policies and Procedures Manual
• Complies with regulatory and statutory requirements
• Knows and explaining the Quality Policy in their own words and how they impact carrying out the requirements of the policy in the job that they do
• Performs their essential job functions as defined by job duties

Key Competencies:

• Duties as project manager or project team member as appointed
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Developed interpersonal skills-able to maintain strong relationships with all different types of people
• Customer oriented; able to establish and maintain strong customer relations built on trust, respect and transparency
• Demonstration of composure & professional poise
• Systems/IT knowledge
• Computer savvy with the ability to create reports and maintain various purchasing and inventory systems

Behaviors:

• Demonstrates Otis Values
• Adaptability, demonstrated by flexibility and the ability to thrive in a changing environment
• Teamwork and collaborative thinking
• Demonstrates high level of communication, cooperation and coordination within and between departments
• Detail oriented
• Results driven

QMS Behaviors:

• Maintains a professional atmosphere
• Upholds the integrity of the organization

QMS Authorities:

• Recommends Corrective/Preventive Actions
• Stops processes if they find requirements are not being met
• Initiates Continual Improvements in product, customer satisfaction, processes and safety
• Makes decisions and taking actions based upon their defined position responsibilities within the organization

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: (Education and Training)

• HS or GED required
• 1-2 years experience in a buyer or purchasing role preferred