Buyer

Successful candidates will be highly organized, self motivated, detail oriented and have strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point). An understanding of data management and databases is also a plus. The candidate must be able to work in a highly demanding, but collegial environment where teamwork is a must.

Job responsibilities

• Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items
• Managing supplier relationships and KPIs reported to senior Supply Chain leadership
• Providing inputs to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews
• Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, managing schedules in our ERP system, and successfully communicating these requirements to our suppliers
• Identifying supply chain material risks and providing transparent monitoring of material flow
• Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to the end users
• Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, delivery requirements
• Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs
• Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation
• Managing supplier returns including non-conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and leading a cross-functional group to execute improvements

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