Buyer

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Manages a mix of strategic and non-strategic suppliers.  Quotes and procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Works with internal XFAB stakeholders to recommend new suppliers.  Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery terms. 
• Issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.  Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.  Follows up on orders, verifies delivery, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows standard purchasing business processes.
• Leads problem resolution of supplier related payables and receiving issues.
• Plans replenishment of stock items. Analyzes consumption trends/forecasted changes in consumption and makes adjustments to planned orders, ensuring sufficient supply for planned production
• Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues.  Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to management.
• Assists or participates in the development of TS16949 and ISO documents for purchasing functions.
  
  Inventory management and planning - Coordinates/drives purchasing activities in conjunction with SCM and/or product/category stakeholder to maintain inventory at planned levels.  Reviews MRP and Min/Max settings on a regular basis.  Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&O analysis. Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory.  Analyzes consumption trends/forecasted changes in consumption and makes adjustments to planned orders, ensuring sufficient supply for planned production.
  
  Continuous Improvement - Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function.  Strive to utilize lean management toolset in area of responsibility.  
   

Current Skills/Competencies: 

• Functional Knowledge -Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
• Business Expertise - Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding in execution of procurement functions
• Leadership - No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members. Able to lead without authority in project development and execution
• Problem Solving - Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
• Interpersonal Skills – able to effectively garner the support/action of others when necessary
• High level of accuracy and attention to details, able to keep clear and accurate records. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and analytical tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Able and willing to work collaboratively with others. 
• Ability to prioritize daily assignments and fulfill the needs of the position
• Occasional heavy lifting of parts up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Skills Background: Bachelor's Degree 4 years in a buyer/ procurement function is required or 8 years of experience in equivalent buyer/procurement role