The Senior Buyer – Electro-Mechanical Products is responsible for the development, planning and execution of procurement strategies for precision electro-mechanical commodities and supports related administrative functions to maintain AS9100 certification. Strong working knowledge of MRP and best purchasing practices are a must.

 Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Create purchase orders; maintain accurate, open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers.

· Mange supplier performance including key performance metrics such as on-time-delivery and quality assurance rating.

· Drive problem solving and corrective action for suppliers with process or execution deficiencies.

· Work with cross-functional teams to support Company needs and provide best solutions.

· Develop, implement and negotiate procurement strategies to provide best total landed cost. 

· Maintain inventory levels to meet Company needs while achieving cost management goals.

· Partner with internal customers as needed to expedite purchase requisitions or identify solutions for supply chain disruptions, to include the sourcing of alternative providers as needed.

· Appropriately escalate any known supply chain disruptions, order discrepancies or contract matters for internal review and remediation.

Required Competencies

· Proven experience driving continuous process improvement and cost savings 

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in English

· Strong negotiating and organizational skills 

· Ability to interpret and manage MRP data to meet company objectives.

· Working knowledge of ERP, blueprint reading, MS Office, Microsoft Dynamics A/X (helpful)

· Knowledge of Quality (AS9100, ISO 9001)

· Knowledge of EDI platforms for Purchasing

· Knowledge of Import Logistics and International Commercial Terms

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports. 

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, some of which may be done with accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms. May be necessary to lift up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time salaried position which operates during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Travel
Some International travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience 

· BSBA required.

· 5+ years of working in a manufacturing environment, CPM, CPIM preferred

· MRP or ERP experience desired

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).  

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.