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The Senior Buyer is responsible for materials management for assigned strategic customer accounts. This includes purchasing to AVL (Approved Vendor List) for assigned commodities/suppliers, working with suppliers and program managers to achieve optimized MOQ’s (minimum order quantity), minimizing obsolete and excess inventory, maximizing PPV (purchase price variance) and inventory turns. ITAR clearance required.
Responsibilities & Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Connect with the customer focus team(s). Work in collaboration with the Regional Team & Business Unit to support material needs for their customer(s)
- Place purchase orders within assigned lead time at or below quoted cost to customer
- Negotiate cost, lead time and terms
- Ensure materials arrive on time to support production demands and customer needs
- Determine proper material plan dates and material due dates to meet customer needs
- Work with customers and Program Management to crisply communicate materials status
- Ensures adequate Raw Inventory availability at the lowest possible cost required to meet a Lean Manufacturing environment’s requirements
- Operates as an agent of the corporation within the appropriate signature authority level AND based on either MRP demand or approved Purchase Order Requisitions
- Maintains a stable supply of raw inventory, taking necessary actions to prevent stock out or expedited deliveries where appropriate. This includes actively participating in CFT and production scheduling meetings
- Orders, reschedules, and cancels materials based on requisitions and MRP Purchase Order Action Notices (POAN’s)
- Manages supplier pricing, delivery, and quality expectations, and escalates when appropriate.
- Assists in achieving Maximize Contribution Margin through efficient direct materials cost management and supply chain management
- Develops and implements cost / price / benefit analyses for direct raw materials used for production.
- Prepares and reviews Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s), Tracks original quoted pricing and evaluate to current standard and benchmark costs
- Works to extend payment terms and discounts with suppliers
- Mitigates indirect operations costs such as freight, packaging /penalization for labor efficiencies, and stock-out/shortages
- Conducts Supplier Business Reviews and Partners in Quality Programs
- Works to maintain optimum inventory levels championing and supporting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Programs
- Supports initiatives to institute best practices and actively participates in LEAN initiatives
- Operates as a Commodity Team Lead optimizing corporate spend by championing projects on an International, National, or Regional savings level based on Total Cost of Ownership/Acquisition
- Creates, implements, and evaluates supply chain strategies, particularly for supply assurance and logistics management
- Manages preferred Supplier Relations for continuous improvement
- Sources and evaluates new suppliers
- Ensures raw inventory commitments match customer contract liability constraints
- Resolves administrative issues such as receiving, invoice discrepancies, and Materials Review Board (MRB) actions
- Purchasing representative to Sales Vice President for new business development
- Maintains Procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, and backup documentation to support authorization to buy
- Assists Accounts Payable in troubleshooting invoices
- Mentors subordinate buyers or purchasing agents as required
- Utilizes Financial Reports (Contribution Margin Income Statement, Balance Sheet, etc)
- Writes and edits ISO Procedures and Desk Instructions
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
- Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal
- Organized, self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure
- Attention to detail and thorough follow through skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
- Maintain high ethical standards
- Proficient to advanced with MS Excel and proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience in using ERP Purchasing systems
- Demonstrate working experience and knowledge of the electronic component marketplace and proficiency with specific commodities; must be able to manage at least 1000 components for multiple accounts that may have various and, at times, conflicting requirements
- Demonstrate leadership by teaching others and promoting organizational growth
- Be flexible enough to change with an ever-changing business environment
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, technical drawings and manuals, correspondence, and memos
- Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, suppliers, managers, or co-workers of the organization
- Strong customer service focus
- Strong teaming skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic
- Possess a professional attitude and promote the same in others
We value diversity in our workplace and we are committed to Employment Equity. We welcome & encourage applications from all qualified candidates, however only candidates currently eligible to work in the specific hire location will be considered. Additionally, applicants must be able to qualify for the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Controlled Goods Directorate programs.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $66,516- $92,500 per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.
