Technical Buyer

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for efficient purchasing of technical goods and services for the Company
• Understanding and following quality systems and quality assurance procedures to select materials and suppliers.
• Ensure proper documentation/NDA with 3rd Party before sending out any technical/confidential information.
• Identifying, developing and qualifying new supplier required to support Schuler demands. Supports supplier risk assessment exercises.
• Send out Request for Quote (RFQ), verify quotes for technical and commercial requirement, execute price comparison confidently negotiate price, terms and conditions with suppliers and conclude negotiations and generate savings.
• Negotiate short- & long-term price frame agreements with suppliers.
• Verify and process purchasing requisitions and service notification in a timely manner with the proper documentation and within purchasing procedure and policies.
• Make order decisions based on cost, delivery, quality and reliability. Verify supplier order confirmation.
• Ensures timely delivery, expedite orders as necessary and is responsible to manage and develop suppliers based on their on-time delivery and quality.
• Issue Non-Confirming Material (NCM) to suppliers for quality concerns and ensure corrective and preventive action from supplier is implemented.
• Maintains accurate purchasing, item and vendor records in SAP by updating vendor master and info records.
• Active communication with Engineering, Quality, Sales/Customer service department including affiliates and Project managers.
• Suggest process and cost optimization ideas and continuously improves procurement procedures and practices.
• Performs other purchasing related duties as needed.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Associate Degree or bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or Engineering
• At least five (5) years in technical procurement. Technical background is a must
• Demonstrated technical buying experience including machined components
• The position may occasionally require travel to potential and existing supplier/tradeshows.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) & SAP
• Possess strong analytical aptitude
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Customer focused
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic business environment; Adaptable to change
• Self-motivated and results oriented; Ability to use judgement and make decisions independently
• Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals

Miscellaneous:

• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills
• German/or Portuguese Language skills would be a plus.
• Visa holders/English as Second Language (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.