Agr Automation

**Intro**

Working within the supply chain team, the Technical Buyer will lead continuous improvements to the overall function by driving manufacturing advisory services along with tactical and strategic supplier management and support focused on reducing overall cost for everyone involved. To be successful in the role you will be a fabrication & machining expert who enjoys thinking outside the box with your team to solve practical engineering problems that appear to have no standard solution.

**What would a typical day look like?**
- Manage the manufacturing drawing package from drawing submission to finished part by selecting suppliers, receiving quotes, re-validating quotes, creating purchase orders, tracking parts through each manufacturing processes, and supporting the kitting process.
- Drive continuous improvement within the supply chain function, through improving supplier relationships, sourcing agreements, pricelists
- Review manufacturing drawings for ease of manufacturability and costs against budget, while evaluating material, geometry, finish, heat treat, coating, tolerance, and overall functionality.
- Proactively research, onboard, and develop suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with internal design teams to provide feedback and leadership on manufacturing/assembly improvements during the design phase to drive cost improvements and build success.
- Collaborate with internal project managers/engineers to provide full visibility of order status and completion dates, expediting to meet project timelines.
- Manage and track machining/fabrication schedules, purchased part deliveries with respect to the project schedules (build start).
- Participate in Design Review discussions associated with design for manufacturability to ensure that fabrication and manufacturing of relevant details are consistent with design, cost, and delivery targets.
- Track defects and other anomalies related to build projects that are associated with machining and fabrication - and participates in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
- Interpret technical data, specifications, and other information to generate cost options and recommendations.
- Investigate new technology advancements and processes and how they may be utilized to improve the manufacturing process.
- Coordinate with cross-functional business teams to develop the best economic strategy for project sourcing planning to support customer demand.

**What qualifies you for this opportunity?**
- 5+ years’ experience with machining / fabrication best practices
- Experience working within the procurement, or at least provided technical support to the supply chain function
- Experience or knowledge of working with ERP or inventory management systems
- Knowledge of mechanical assembly and basic electrical knowledge
- Qualified to at least HNC level in an engineering discipline, or have equivalent experience
- Excellent communication, negotiation, customer service and influencing skills
- Machining; print / drawing interpretation
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, 2D and 3D CAD
- High attention to detail and organization skills
- Continuous improvement knowledge and experience, ideally Six Sigma, Lean
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

**What does AGR Automation Offer You?**

Here at AGR, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

- Company Pension
- Life Cover
- Income Protection
- Annual leave

**AGR AUTOMATION (a CONVERGIX company)**

AGR Automation designs, develops, and manufactures high performance, high value, bespoke automation solutions. Using robotics, vision analysis and innovative thinking we turn vision into reality for multinational clients with UK, US, and global installations. Developing equipment solutions rarely found in our competition.

Developing innovation for more than 50 years, AGR Automation has world-leading expertise in parts handling and orientation for difficult automation assembly processes. Using its extensive expertise in vibratory, centrifugal technologies and high-volume assembly technologies to develop unique solutions that make our customers successful.

Our commitment to integrity, excellence and quality governs our actions, decision making and fulfilment of our commitments.

**ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS**

Convergix Automation Solutions is a Global Systems Integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information and software systems, process automation in a variety of manufacturing industries. With over 900 employees, 25+ Locations worldwide and $300M in Sales, Convergix is growing organically as well through acquisition to become a leading $1B Automation Integration global partner. We are a single source automation solutions provider that leverages the geography, technology, industry expertise and capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our