The Lead Buyer is responsible for the execution of all purchasing requirements with a primary focus on ensuring security of supply, reducing costs and developing suppliers for NAFTA production locations
Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the supplier base and supply chain for assigned commodities including escalation of quality & logistics issues
• Lead / support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities to achieve the best price, quality, technology and delivery to meet corporate goals
• Lead sourcing decision, in accordance to MSI Purchasing Procedures and work with commodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs
• Responsible for VA/VE activities to support Eng & PM tasks to help meet customer requests
• Responsible for quoting and implementing engineering change MEC, once programs go into production
• Support purchasing activities for cross-functional product development programs as required
• Evaluate and assess supplier’s quotations to ensure commercial, technical and quality objectives are achieved
• Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance
• Work with Quality to develop and maintain supplier performance
• Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers
• Research new sources of materials, supplies, and services making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality
• Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries
• Serve as technical resource in matters related to changing market conditions
• Support Finance and Global Purchasing activities by providing purchase price variance analysis, performing standard cost review, and facilitating cost of sales activities
• Participation in cost reduction activities to meet Purchasing targets

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain or related field preferred
• 5 years related experience in a manufacturing and purchasing environment or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM) certification a plus
• Previous experience with electronic and electro-mechanics parts production, electronic switches, PCB Boards, connectors, resistors and wire harnesses
• Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, email and Microsoft Office
• Advanced verbal communication skills, including negotiation and influencing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors, and employees
• Ability to prepare complex written reports and other documents
• Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity – We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
• Flexibility – You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.
• Partnership – You’re the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.
• Innovation – You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
• Pursuit of excellence – You strive to be the best.

What We Offer:

• Innovative products and diverse customer base
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
• Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).
• Support and resources to continue learning and training.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Onsite gym.
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and success.
• Supplier discounts on GM, FCA, and Ford.

Marquardt Switches Inc. • 2711 Route 20 East • Cazenovia, NY • 13035 • USA