What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer Electrical position at Velia Multi Services?
Responsibilities
- Source, quote, negotiate, and issue purchase orders for a diverse range of commodities, including custom machined parts, cable and wire harnesses, PCBs, subassemblies, and specialized manufacturing services.
- Ensure materials and services comply with all applicable regulatory and quality standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; conduct performance reviews, vendor visits, and improvement initiatives.
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production to support prototype builds, manage part obsolescence, and implement engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Perform cost analysis, contribute to make/buy decisions, and support cost-reduction initiatives.
- Monitor and report supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics.
- Expedite critical materials to maintain production schedules and minimize downtime.
- Participate in root cause and corrective action activities for supplier-related issues.
- Maintain purchasing records, documentation, and compliance with internal quality and regulatory systems.
- Compile and present purchasing metrics, cost savings, and procurement reports.
- Support internal and external audits as required.
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities