Buyer
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SUMMARY

Detail oriented Buyer to be responsible for purchasing material products. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to sourcing at competitive prices, negotiating with suppliers to ensure best pricing, assessing cost breakdowns, quality assurance and liaising with quoting teams and management. Will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchasing decisions based on demand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate MRP requirements and coordinate with planning to schedule PO's to meet customer expectation as best as possible.

• Interpret input from ERP systems and generate PO's.

• Ensure PO Req's are processed in a timely manner and notify originator if any issues.

• Process PO confirmations and approved changes as provided by vendor. Ensure changes are entered into system.

• Collaborate with Planning and Program Management of any schedule discrepancies that may affect customer deliveries.

• Review and process MRP pull ins and push outs requirements daily.

• Efficiently monitor and update open PO with status updates (i.e., tracking information, date changes, and any other issues pertaining to the PO).

• Proactively take appropriate action to avoid shortages, out of stock material, back orders and mitigate material lead-time increases.

• Evaluate obsolete materials and inform Program Management of the supplier suggestive alternates.

• Request estimates where appropriate and negotiate cost based on current standard cost.

• Make recommendations to Supply Chain Manager on forecasted programs, utilizing existing trends to effectively plan purchase releases while being cost efficient.

• Advise procurement manager of any significant cost increases.

• Explore new suppliers that may improve the company's performance or lower costs.

• Monitor corresponding KPI's to comply with company goals and objectives.

• Other duties may be assigned when needed.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to understand MRP.

• Ability to negotiate and manage business relationships.

• Team-oriented mindset.

• Critical thinking

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in MS Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).

• Detail-oriented.

• Experience with ERP/MRP.

• Component sourcing.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent related work experience.

• 2+ years purchasing experience required with focus on electronics preferred.

• Experience in contract manufacturing preferred.

• MRP experience required.

• ERP experience required.

Must understand quote to cash process.

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND SAFETY

• Stand: Moderate.

• Sit: Moderate to Frequent.

• Walk: Moderate.

• Handle Objects: Low.

• Use Fine Finger Movements: Continuous.

• Learn and follow all safety requirements. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Report to work; healthy and not affected by alcohol, drugs, or other harmful influences.

• Actively participate in safety improvement activities

• Report any unsafe practices by coworkers or contractors.

• Immediately report all injuries and other safety incidents.